New Juventus boss Thiago Motta has made it clear that he does not want Federico Chiesa in his squad for the upcoming season.
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Motta asks Chiesa to leave this summerLinked with a move to Chelsea and Bayern MunichDid not include Italian in squad for friendly against BrestWHAT HAPPENED?
Motta, who helped Bologna finish fifth in the Serie A last season and secure a Champions League slot, has now taken over the reins at the Bianconeri from Massimiliano Allegri. Ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 campaign, the Italian coach is making changes in the squad as he plans to offload quite a few players including USMNT star Weston McKennie and Italy international Chiesa.
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Chiesa has been linked with a move away from Turin this summer as clubs like Bayern Munich and Chelsea have shown interest in signing the experienced player. His agent had reportedly flown to London last week to hold talks with the Blues over a possible transfer of his client to Stamford Bridge. However, Motta, on Saturday made it clear that the 26-year-old does not fit into his plans and is free to leave the club this summer.
WHAT THIAGO MOTTA SAID
Speaking to reporters after his club's pre-season friendly against Brest, the manager said, "Chiesa and all the other players not called up for today’s game are NOT part of the project. We have been clear with them, they have to find a new solution and new club as soon as possible. The decision has been made."
GettyWHAT NEXT FOR JUVENTUS?
The Italian giants play their final pre-season match against Atletico Madrid on August 11 before kicking off their new season against Como nine days later.