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According to Sport, FC Barcelona is considering Federico Chiesa as a viable alternative if they fail to sign their first choice, Nico Williams. Juventus coach Thiago Motta confirmed last week that the club has decided to sell Chiesa this summer, as his contract expires in June 2025 and he is not in their long-term plans.
Chiesa has attracted interest from several top teams, including Roma, Napoli, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea. However, none of these clubs seem willing to make a formal offer at the moment. In this context, Barcelona has joined the list of suitors, looking to capitalize on the Italian's situation to strengthen their squad.
Federico Chiesa, on FC Barcelona's radar
Chiesa's agent has been in contact with Barcelona, proposing the forward as a feasible option in case Nico Williams decides to stay at Athletic Club de Bilbao. Although Barcelona has not provided a definitive response, the prospect of having Chiesa is becoming increasingly appealing, especially if the situation drags on and Juventus is forced to further reduce their selling price.
Juventus, who paid 60 million euros to Fiorentina for Chiesa, is looking to recoup at least 15 million euros to avoid a net loss. This figure could be tempting for Barcelona, which is seeking affordable and quality reinforcements for the upcoming season.
Time is running out for Juventus and Chiesa. The longer the uncertainty about his future persists, the more likely Juventus will have to adjust their financial expectations and Chiesa will accept lower wage demands. Meanwhile, Barcelona continues to assess its options, aware that a player of Chiesa's caliber could be a strategic signing if Nico Williams chooses to stay in Bilbao.
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