Michael Owen has praised Liverpool for securing a cut-priced deal to sign Federico Chiesa during the summer transfer window.
The Italian international joined for an initial ÂŁ10million from Juventus, which could ultimately rise to ÂŁ12.5m.
Chiesa had starred as part of Italyâs run to winning the European Championships in 2021, before a serious injury halted his progress.
Liverpool believed they had pulled off a bargain deal for a proven player, capable of adding depth to their forward line, which already includes Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo.
Owen believes Chiesa is aware that he is unlikely to play every game for Liverpool, but claimed the club used its illustrious history to convince him to make the move.
âI like him as a player, I think heâs got a lot of class,â Owen told DAZN. Heâs obviously experienced as well and I think heâs a good player to bring in to bolster the squad. I donât think he or anyone else is under any illusions that heâs going to play every single game.
Federico Chiesa joined Liverpool in a cut price move from Juventus in the transfer window

Michael Owen believes Liverpoolâs illustrious history helped seal the cut-price transfer

Chiesa made his first start for Liverpool in their Carabao Cup victory against West Ham
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âHeâs probably not anticipated starting lots of games but his performances will dictate that.Â
âIf he does really well then of course heâs going to hold a place down but as things start at the early stage of the season, I would suggest that he will be more of an impact player and heâs going to have to play his way into the team.
âHowever, as I say heâs got class, heâs got experience, heâs obviously a talented lad, and speaks the language so hopefully he settles in pretty well and then weâll see after that. I think itâs a really good buy.
âI think if you were a lesser team you might have to pay a bit more but because he would probably want a move like this once it was announced that maybe he was leaving I think he would want a move like this, so it works for everybody.
ââLiverpool has almost utilised the club, the badge, the history, and everything else to get somebody who might be worth a little bit more than theyâve paid. I think itâs been a good signing, but again time will tell.â
Chiesa has made three appearances for Liverpool since joining the club in the summer.
The 26-year-old had made his first start for the Reds in their 5-1 win over West Ham in the Carabao Cup in midweek.

Owen believes Chiesa is unlikely to play every game due to Liverpoolâs vast forward options

Chiesa had spent four years at Juventus but was not included in the clubs plans going forward
Chiesa had spent four years at Juventus after joining from Fiorentina, but the Italian giants opted to cash in this summer as he entered the final year of his contract.
Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli stated that the club had been âvery honestâ with Chiesa over the summer, after the forward was left out of their squad in pre-season and not offered a new contract.
âWith clarity and simplicity, with the player and his entourage weâve always been very honest,â Giuntoli told Corriere della Sera, when asked about how the club had dealt with Chiesa.
âAll together weâve looked for the best solution for the player, who is very strong and we wish him all the best possible.â