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Federico Chiesa enfrentando a Nico Williams

THE CLUB IS CONTINUED LOOKING FOR A LEFT WINGER

The reason that makes the signing of one of the 'bargains' on the market for Barça a 'shot'

Published:20/08/2024 - 16:33h

Updated:20/08/2024 - 19:04h

The signing of Federico Chiesa for Barça would begin to take shape. Inter Milan is more than interested in incorporating him into their ranks, but Juventus would prefer to see him in Barça before reinforcing a direct rival

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Federico Chiesa has 'emerged' as a surprise option to reinforce the left wing of FC Barcelona this summer. The difficulties in hiring Nico Williams have caused the Catalans to analyze different alternatives to shore up the position. Names like Luis Díaz or Kingsley Coman appeared as the favorites in the pools, but with Liverpool declaring the first non-transferable and the high salary that the second earns at Bayern Munich, the Catalans have been forced to continue 'combing' the transfer market in search of a 'low cost' candidate.

It is in this scenario where the Italian 'crack' appeared as a new member of the 'casting' and his signing could be taking shape since all the circumstances are being favorable for the Blaugranas. The forward is sidelined by Juventus due to the refusal to renew his contract, which expires in June 2025, and he may be free next season. The 'bianconeri' do not want to make it easy for the player to leave, as he could receive a significant transfer bonus and reinforce a direct rival in Serie A.

Inter Milan is closely following the winger's 'soap opera' and would be in the process of trying to recruit him. According to 'SPORT', the 'Nerazzurri' would consider launching an offensive in the final hours of the market to sign the attacker at a price well below the figure that ranges between 15 and 20 million euros sought by 'Juve'. In fact, in Turin they fear that Chiesa will end up staying and joining the Milan club as a free agent next year. Furthermore, Naples, Milan and Roma are other Italian teams that are following the footballer's trail, so Thiago Motta's men are in serious trouble.

For his part, Federico is in no hurry to force his departure, since if he remains in Piedmont, in January he could freely sign for the squad he wants. Although he suffered a serious knee injury two years ago, the Italian has recovered well and continues to show that he is one of the most reliable players in his position.He is a fixture in the Italian team, he played in the last Euro Cup in Germany, and maintains a very good poster. For this reason, the 'Vecchia Signora' wants to sell him however he can and his priority is that he does not play for another Serie A club.

Barça leads the 'bid'

This being the case, and with the Premier League alternative practically ruled out, Barça wins entirely in the bid for the transalpine player. Not being a direct rival, beyond the Champions League, the Blaugrana entity appears as the preferred option for the 'bianconeri'. Furthermore, the footballer would welcome starting a new challenge in Spanish football and would be motivated to put himself under the orders of Hansi Flick.

The conditions are favorable for both parties and from the Spotify Camp Nou offices they have already started contacts with his agent, Fali Ramadani, to direct the agreement that would take him to Barcelona. However, the Catalans will not rush and, before putting their efforts into this operation, they will deal with the registration of Dani Olmo and the departures of Clément Lenglet and Vitor Roque.