Hidden Man United tax hurts its transfers, unlike Liverpool

Federico Chiesa’s move to Liverpool is going to cost the Anfield club $13 million. The former Juventus forward was, at one point, one of the hottest commodities in Europe with potential transfers to clubs like Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Manchester United. His transfer price rose as high as $80 million based on his performances at Euro 2020 and in Serie A. Injuries quelled much of that interest, but Manchester United always looked a likely spot for Chiesa. The only issue was his rumored price tag for Manchester United. It was in the realm of $30 million.

It reminded fans of a long-time struggle Manchester United has had to put up with. Clubs that are selling players take advantage of Manchester United because of its inefficacy in the transfer market. Reactionary buys, deep pockets, and a history of willingness to spend have made clubs savvy to what Manchester United offers. Other clubs may limit their spending. However, when Manchester United comes calling, selling sides do not back down from lofted transfer fees.

In the case of Federico Chiesa, Juventus may have sought $30 million in its conversations with Manchester United. Comparatively, Liverpool benefited from having a transfer deal that was half of what Manchester United’s rumor was. Of course, both Liverpool and Manchester United know the value of Federico Chiesa. He may be an Italian star who has performed well on the big stage. As a player who can fill different roles, he can slide into most teams. The main factor in his transfer price plummeting is injuries. Since moving to Juventus in the summer of 2020, Chiesa has missed 91 games for club and country. For reference, he played in 37 games last season with Juventus, so his injuries are behind him.

Regardless, Juventus compromised with Liverpool, something it appears it was not willing to do with Manchester United. This is not the first instance of Manchester United being forced into a premium just because of its name, either. Clubs…

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Author : Kyle Fansler

Publish date : 2024-08-28 19:56:29

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