Another setback for FC Barcelona's left winger. The Catalan club had marked Federico Chiesa as one of its main targets for the position due to his potential and low cost, and despite the fact that he seemed to be very close to Barcelona, Liverpool moved ahead in the 'race' in recent days and have finally managed to secure the services of the 26-year-old Italian striker.
The footballer's desire was to wear the Barça shirt next season, but three days before the transfer market closes, the player has not had the necessary guarantees to continue waiting for the Catalan club due to the difficulties in generating financial 'fair play'. For this reason, Chiesa has decided to 'pass' on Barcelona's interest and will head to Merseyside, where Arne Slot pressured him to join his ranks.
According to the information provided by the journalist specialising in transfers, Fabrizio Romano, the 'red' institution and the attacker closed the agreement that will link him to the British squad for four seasons during the morning of this Wednesday, August 28. The negotiations advanced positively and quickly after the transalpine approved the offer of the 'scousers', and now he will travel to England to undergo the medical tests.
For its part, Juventus achieved its main objective, which was to get rid of a footballer who was not part of the plans of Thiago Motta, the new 'bianconero' coach. The 'Vecchia Signora' intended to receive a figure close to 15 million euros, although the transfer would have been closed in a total fee of more than 13 'kilos'.
Barça's list is shortened
Thus, the 'extreme operation' continues to become more complicated at Can Barça. After the failures of Nico Williams and Luis Díaz, Chiesa is now the name that joins the list of footballers who rejected the opportunity to work under Hansi Flick at the Spotify Camp Nou. In addition, Kingsley Coman, another member of the 'casting', is reportedly close to heading to Saudi Arabia, 'ignoring' the interest of the Catalans. Joan Laporta's hope is to close the deal with Nike as soon as possible and be able to go for Rafael Leao, but for now, the German coach will be forced to use the alternatives of the house (Raphinha, Ferran Torres or Ansu Fati) to cover the position.