LIVERPOOL HAVE MADE the signing of Italy forward Federico Chiesa from Juventus on a “long-term” contract.
Chiesa, who has won 51 caps for his country, made 131 appearances in total for Juve after joining them, initially on loan, from Fiorentina in 2020 with the move made permanent in 2022.
Chiesa said: “I’m so happy to be a Liverpool player. When (Liverpool sporting director) Richard Hughes called me and said: ‘Do you want to join Liverpool?’ – and the coach called me – I said yes immediately.
“I know the history of this club, I know what it represents to the fans. So, I’m so happy and I can’t wait to get started.”
The 26-year-old made his senior debut for Italy in 2018, played in all seven matches as they won Euro 2020 and made four appearances at Euro 2024.
Chiesa becomes Liverpool’s second summer recruit under new manager Arne Slot after the signing of Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who will remain in Spain until the 2025-26 season.
Absolutely staggering bit of business that!!!
Bargain of the season:)
@ashton oriordan: gundagon to Manchester City on a free is the bargain of the season absolutely no contest.
@paulie: But but isn’t he 33 years old???
@John arse: yes and still the bargain of the season.
@ashton oriordan: how can it be bargain of the season when he hasn’t even played yet. He could be injured most of it. He could be a flop. Can only judge a player when he has played.
Hopefully injuries are behind him. Looks a great signing for the price. Mad to think the sell on clause from Solanka more than covered this. Seems like Tottenham bought him just to help screw Arsenal.
How on earth did they get him for 12 million pounds? Michael Edward’s is amazing
@Daire O’Reilly: because his legs are made of sawdust.
@paulie: So were Shaquiris when Liverpool signed him and they paid more for him. He also turned out to be a great signing. It’s harder to get injured when you’re a back up for Salah. Unbelievable but if business irregardless.
@Daire O’Reilly: if he gets injured and cost £81 k week it’s a disastrous bit of business.
@paulie: All over every liverpool post jealousy
Jubbly!
Pains me to say it but he could turn out to be a great bit of business