Michael Owen reveals how Liverpool sealed cut-price Federico Chiesa deal – as former star hails ‘stylish’ £12.5m summer time signing

Michael Owen has praised Liverpool for securing a cut-priced deal to signal Federico Chiesa in the course of the summer time switch window.

The Italian worldwide joined for an preliminary £10million from Juventus, which might finally rise to £12.5m.

Chiesa had starred as a part of Italy’s run to successful the European Championships in 2021, earlier than a severe harm halted his progress.

Liverpool believed they’d pulled off a discount deal for a confirmed participant, able to including depth to their ahead line, which already contains Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo.

Owen feels Chiesa is conscious that he’s unlikely to play each sport for Liverpool, however claimed the membership used its illustrious historical past to persuade him to make the transfer.

Michael Owen believes Liverpool’s illustrious historical past helped seal the cut-price switch

Chiesa made his first begin for Liverpool of their Carabao Cup victory in opposition to West Ham

‘I like him as a participant, I feel he is acquired numerous class,’ Owen informed AceOdds.  He is clearly skilled as effectively and I feel he is a great participant to usher in to bolster the squad. I do not suppose he or anybody else is underneath any illusions that he will play each single sport.

‘He is most likely not anticipated beginning numerous video games however his performances will dictate that. 

‘If he does very well then after all he will maintain a spot down however as issues begin on the early stage of the season, I might counsel that he will probably be extra of an influence participant and he will need to play his method into the staff.

‘Nevertheless, as I say he is acquired class, he is acquired expertise, he is clearly a proficient lad, and speaks the language so hopefully he settles in fairly effectively after which we’ll see after that. I feel it is a actually good purchase.

‘I feel when you had been a lesser staff you might need to pay a bit extra however as a result of he would most likely need a transfer like this as soon as it was introduced that perhaps he was leaving I feel he would need a transfer like this, so it really works for everyone.

‌’Liverpool has virtually utilised the membership, the badge, the historical past, and all the things else to get someone who could be price slightly bit greater than they’ve paid. I feel it has been a great signing, however once more time will inform.’

Chiesa has made three appearances for Liverpool since becoming a member of the membership in the summertime.

The 26-year-old made his first begin for the Reds of their 5-1 win over West Ham within the Carabao Cup in midweek.

Owen believes Chiesa is unlikely to play each sport as a consequence of Liverpool’s huge ahead choices

Chiesa had spent 4 years at Juventus however was not included within the membership’s plans going ahead

Chiesa had spent 4 years at Juventus after becoming a member of from Fiorentina, however the Italian giants opted to money on this summer time as he entered the ultimate yr of his contract.

Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli acknowledged that the membership had been ‘very trustworthy’ with Chiesa over the summer time, after the ahead was overlooked of their squad in pre-season and never provided a brand new contract.

‘With readability and ease, with the participant and his entourage we have all the time been very trustworthy,’ Giuntoli informed Corriere della Sera, when requested about how the membership had handled Chiesa.

‘All collectively we have seemed for the perfect resolution for the participant, who may be very sturdy and we want him all the absolute best.’