Federico Chiesa Joins Liverpool from Juventus

Federico Chiesa is set to join Liverpool from Juventus for an initial fee of £10 million, potentially rising to £12.5 million based on performance incentives. The 26-year-old forward is undergoing a medical on Merseyside after being deemed surplus to requirements by Juve's coach Thiago Motta. Chiesa, who has struggled with injuries and was not part of the club's future plans, expressed sadness at leaving Juventus but is excited about his new adventure at Anfield. He had a successful season last year, scoring 10 goals in 37 appearances, and looks to offer competition on Liverpool's left flank. This transfer marks Chiesa as the seventh Italian player to represent Liverpool in the Premier League era, following in the footsteps of Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini. The move highlights Liverpool's intent to bolster their squad amidst ongoing transfer activities.