FC Barcelona continues to 'comb' the transfer market after the fall of the 'Nico Williams operation'. Everything indicates that the Navarrese will continue under the orders of Ernesto Valverde at Athletic Club de Bilbao after the player has anticipated his return to training at the Basque club, thus 'ruling out' his signing for the Barça entity. Although the culés have already closed the transfer of Dani Olmo, the door is still open for the hiring of a left winger and they would already have an option on the table.
Federico Chiesa, until now a Juventus player, will not continue wearing the 'bianconera' shirt during the next season and is looking for a new destination. In a decision that surprised Italian football, Thiago Motta, new coach of the Turin team, would not have him in his plans and the Juventinos have put him on the 'exit ramp' with the aim of saving his salary, an operation that he has called the attention of several teams on the continent.
In that sense, Can Barça has received the footballer's offer in recent days, as reported by the newspaper 'SPORT'.The player was already on the club's agenda last summer but the interest did not grow any greater. Now, the Catalans once again have this alternative on the horizon and it could be one of the best opportunities on the market, since the forward's contract expires next summer and the Italians do not intend to renew him, so they would agree to transfer him in exchange for an affordable figure.
Although the Blaugrana sports management are looking for a more electric winger profile and a one-on-one specialist, it is undeniable that Chiesa's option is, to say the least, attractive as he is one of the great figures in Serie A. Despite his Performance has been slightly diminished by his repeated injuries, when his physique has allowed him to have continuity Federico has proven to be one of the most talented footballers in his position. Last year he scored 10 goals in 34 games and his knee problems seem to have been left in the past. However, his relationship with 'Juve' has 'cooled' and the crisis has 'exploded' placing him on the transfer list even though he is 26 years old.
His salary, the main problem
The player's entourage and Barça have had contacts for months, and the relationship between both parties is good since his agents also represent Marcos Alonso. Chiesa would be delighted to wear the Barça shirt, but in Italy clubs like Naples, Inter and Lazio are interested in him and have already approached him with offers, while Manchester United is studying his operation. The 'Vecchia Signora' is in the process of transferring him, even if it is at a price below the market, and they would not ask for more than 20 million euros for his signing, although his salary would be the main 'stumbling block' as it is one of the highest on the team.