Liverpool have managed to shave £41MILLION off Federico Chiesa’s transfer fee after Jurgen Klopp started ball rolling
LIVERPOOL have managed to shave £41million off Federico Chiesa’s transfer fee.
The Reds agreed to a £10million up-front deal to sign the winger from Juventus earlier this week – who former boss Jurgen Klopp was long interested in.
GettyLiverpool have managed to shave £41m off Federico Chiesa’s transfer fee[/caption]
PAFormer Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was keen to sign the star for £51m last summer[/caption]
Last summer Liverpool was keen to sign the Italian star from Serie A.
And Juve’s asking price for Chisea back then was a figure around £51m.
However, their interest in the 26-year-old did not start there as the Reds were credited with strong interest in the Italian three summers ago in the wake of his starring performances at the European Championships.
But he since suffered a torrid time with injuries which as a result over time has lowered his price tag.
And for Liverpool, the wait for the ex-Fiorentina star has paid off as the Reds secured the star this week for £41m cheaper than last summer’s asking price.
The Reds have now agreed to sign the Italy international for an initial fee of £10million plus £2.5m in add-ons.
Chiesa said: “I’m very happy, I can’t wait to become new Liverpool player. Me and my family, we’re so happy really.
“Let me say thanks to Juventus and the fans, they have been always special with me.
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“Now it’s time for Liverpool. I’m so happy. I can’t wait!”
Chiesa, scored nine times across 33 appearances in Serie A last season.
He was widely regarded as one of the most exciting wingers in Europe before his injury in 2022 and he starred as Italy won Euro 2021 – he was named in the team of the tournament.
In January 2022, Chiesa suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury, ruling him out for seven months.
That has limited him to just six Serie A starts across the past 18 months.
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