The long-awaited meeting between Federico Chiesa and Juventus is set to take place imminently. Chiesa’s absence from the team’s pre-season training camp in Herzogenarauch was a strategic move, as he returned to Turin on July 23rd, while the squad departed on the 20th and returned on the 27th. This timing allowed for a potential reunion, especially considering Chiesa’s importance to the team’s future.
Calciomercato report that it appears increasingly likely that Chiesa will not be part of Juventus’ plans moving forward. The primary reason is contractual rather than technical: his current agreement with the club expires in 2025, and after initial negative signals regarding a renewal, no progress has been made in any direction. Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli had hoped to maintain Chiesa’s current terms, while the player sought improved conditions. Despite prioritizing his current club, Chiesa has shown little willingness to compromise on Juventus’ proposal.
The Face-to-Face Meeting
As training resumes today, new head coach Thiago Motta will have the opportunity to speak directly with Chiesa. While Motta has publicly described Chiesa as a “strong” player and part of the squad, he has not considered him central to his plans for the starting eleven. This aligns with Juventus’ broader strategy of reshaping the team significantly from its previous iteration.
Chiesa’s potential departure is seen as a sacrifice that could benefit the club in multiple ways. Although losing him on a free transfer next year would be a significant blow, his playing style, which is less focused on team play, makes him an ideal candidate for a transfer. This could solve two problems at once for Juventus.
London Calling
For any deal to materialize, several factors must align perfectly. These include timing, the right offer, and coordinating the objectives of both Juventus and the player. Chiesa is seeking the next step in his career, which is why he has cooled interest from Napoli and Roma (who have since signed Matías Soulé). He is waiting for strong offers, particularly from the Premier League, where several clubs have inquired but have yet to make formal proposals to Juventus.
The starting price for Chiesa is set at €20 million, with room for negotiation upwards. This figure is relatively low for Premier League clubs, representing the cost of a promising gamble. Despite occasional fitness concerns, Chiesa remains an exceptionally skilled player in terms of initial acceleration and dribbling ability.
The “Premier League dream” could be the solution to all parties’ concerns. To this end, Chiesa’s agent, Fali Ramadani, flew to London yesterday to organize potential moves for his client and align them with Giuntoli’s requirements.
