Liverpool complete sensational Federico Chiesa transfer in first incoming of the season

Liverpool have completed the sensational transfer of Federico Chiesa from Juventus as he becomes the first major addition to the first team for the 2024-25 season. The Reds signed the Italian international on Thursday (Aug 29) from Juventus for a fee believed to be in the region of $20 million. He follows Giorgi Mamardashvili in the second transfer for the Reds this transfer window, however, he won’t be joining Arne Slot’s side before the 2025-26 season.

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Chiesa signs for Liverpool

Having been out of favour at Juventus under the management of new manager Thiago Motta, Chiesa was asked to find a new club. The player had attracted interest from Bundesliga and Spanish clubs but Liverpool raced ahead to sign the Italian ace who played a key role in the nation’s Euro 2020 win. He penned a four-year deal which will see him being the first major addition to Slot’s Liverpool who had not seen a major incoming for the 2024-25 season.

“I’m so happy to be a Liverpool player. When Richard Hughes called me and he said, ‘Do you want to join Liverpool?’ – and the coach called me – I said yes immediately because I know the history of this club, I know what it represents to the fans,” Chiesa told Liverpool’s official website.

“So, I’m so happy and I can’t wait to get started.”

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The Italian comes with a hefty experience having started his career at Fiorentina’s academy in 2016. His breakthrough year came in 2021 when he caught the eye in the Euro 2020 where he helped Italy to clinch glory. He would spend three years at the Turin club but was largely unsuccessful in helping Juventus to league glory having won nine consecutive titles prior to his arrival.

Italy’s inability to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and injuries saw Chiesa get limited opportunities ultimately sealing his feat.