Italy star wants FREE TRANSFER because of wedding day message

Robin Bairner

• 2 Aug 2024 17:00 BST
• 5 min read

Federico Chiesa is targeting a departure from Juventus on a free transfer because of a message sent to him on the day of his wedding to Lucia Bramani (pictured above left), a report from Italy claims.

Chiesa has one year left on his deal at Juve but there are no discussions ongoing over a fresh contract, with new Bianconeri boss Thiago Motta not having the player in his plans.

There have been talks over a potential move to Premier League clubs Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham, but one well-known Italian journalist has claimed that both London clubs will have to wait a year in order to see the Euro 2020 winner in their colours.

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“It’s been said for years that Chiesa has been doing well because of the coach,” Sandro Sabatini told Radio Radio.

“The player is not at all grateful to the club that paid €50 million for him and waited a year for his recovery.

“And now, he’s considering leaving on a free transfer because on the day of his wedding, Marotta sent him a message.”

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Chiesa set to leave Juventus

Juventus, meanwhile, are ready to do everything in their power to prevent the player departing under the freedom of contract laws next summer.

There are rumours that link Chiesa could potentially move to bitter rivals Inter, but this would be an action of last resort for the Turin giants, who would surely prefer Chiesa move to either Arsenal or Tottenham.

According to La Stampa (via Tutto Juve), the Gunners have been in contact with Fali Ramadani, who is the player’s agent. Ramadani, meanwhile, has reportedly been talking to other suitors.

Current ETV

Federico Chiesa

F (C)

Juventus

Federico Chiesa

F (C)

Juventus

€27.6M

ETV Range

€20.7M - €34.5M

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Chiesa, meanwhile, was married to long-term girlfriend Lucia Bramani, a model and psychologist, on 20 July, 2024.

It’s unclear what the content of Marotta’s message to the forward might have been, yet it appears to have infuriated Chiesa, who has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €27.6m.