Liverpool have signed Italy forward Federico Chiesa from Juventus on a long-term contract, the two clubs said on Thursday.
Juventus said the deal was worth $13.30 million plus $3 million in add-ons for the 26-year-old, whose contract with the Serie A club was set to expire in 2025.
Chiesa suffered a serious knee injury in 2022 that sidelined him for 10 months, but he bounced back and last season scored 10 goals and registered three assists in 37 appearances for Juventus across all competitions.
“I’m so happy to be a Liverpool player,” Chiesa said in a statement. “When (sporting director) Richard Hughes called me and he said, ‘Do you want to join Liverpool?’ — and the coach (Arne Slot) called me — I said yes immediately because I know the history of this club, I know what it represents to the fans.”
Kepa loan deal
Bournemouth have signed Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on a season-long loan deal, both Premier League clubs said on Thursday.
Kepa, 29, who had entered the final year of his contract, also extended his deal with Chelsea until 2026, ensuring that he does not leave the club for no transfer fee at the end of his loan to Bournemouth.
Lukaku joins Napoli
Romelu Lukaku completed his move to Napoli on Thursday and coach Antonio Conte said the forward could play immediately. Napoli announced the news on social media, saying “Romelu is proud to be one of us!”.
Italian media reported that Lukaku signed a three-year contract, and the Serie A club paid Chelsea $33 million plus 30 per cent of any future transfer fee.
