Federico Chiesa has been offered to Barcelona as Juventus look to offload the Italian winger. Despite being one of Juventus’ iconic players, new manager Thiago Motta has decided Chiesa is not in his plans for the upcoming season. This decision has caused quite a stir in Italian football circles.
Spanish newspaper SPORT report that Barcelona had considered Chiesa last summer, but their current priority is Nico Williams. However, with Williams’ future uncertain, Chiesa could emerge as an alternative option for the Catalan club.
Chiesa’s contract with Juventus expires next year, and the club is not planning to renew it. This situation makes him potentially one of the market’s opportunities. Last season, Chiesa scored 10 goals in 34 matches, showing he has recovered well from his knee injury.
The player’s entourage has already been in contact with Barcelona months ago. There’s a good relationship as they also represent Marcos Alonso, and Chiesa would be more than willing to join the club. However, he already has several offers on the table.
In Italy, clubs like Napoli, Inter, and Lazio are interested in signing him. Manchester United is also studying the possibility of a transfer. The main obstacle for any potential deal would be Chiesa’s salary and the transfer fee Juventus might demand, although it’s not expected to exceed 20 million euros.
Barcelona is currently focused on signing Nico Williams, but if that doesn’t materialize, they might consider other options for the left wing. While Chiesa could be one of those options, Barcelona’s sporting department is reportedly looking more for an electric player with excellent one-on-one skills.
The situation remains fluid, with Chiesa’s future uncertain but likely to be away from Turin next season.
