Federico Chiesa was at the heart of Liverpool's title celebrations, but the Italian forward was left looking a little bit confused during the open top bus parade
Theo Squires
18:22, 26 May 2025
Federico Chiesa on the Liverpool open top bus parade after winning the Premier League title
Federico Chiesa on the Liverpool open top bus parade after winning the Premier League title(Image: LFC TV)
Federico Chiesa appeared a tad bewildered atop Liverpool's open-top bus as the Reds paraded their Premier League trophy through the city. The Italian was the sole summer signing by Arne Slot, joining from Juventus in an initial £10m deal.
However, his debut season on Merseyside was largely spent on the sidelines due to fitness woes. He managed 14 appearances across all competitions, featuring six times in the Premier League and only earning his first start in the English top-flight in the second-last match of the season against Brighton and Hove Albion.
Chiesa didn't make the cut for Liverpool's final matchday squad as they clawed back to a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.
Nonetheless, he was right in the thick of the jubilations, albeit a bit bashfully, as the Liverpool team celebrated their trophy presentation with fans.
Crowds near Liverpool Waterfront as they wait for the players to arrive during the Premier League winners parade in Liverpool. Liverpool matched rivals Manchester United's record for the most top-flight titles in English football history after sealing their 20th. Picture date: Monday May 26, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Liverpool. Photo credit should read: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.
Fans travelled from miles away to pack out Liverpool's parade route(Image: PA)
With the trophy in hand in front of the Kop, his mates kept egging him on to hoist it high for the supporters, reports the Liverpool Echo.
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They then piled onto him, joining fans in a spontaneous singalong of the Italian's catchy, if slightly risqué, chant.
Meanwhile, Chiesa was seen revelling in the festivities atop the open-top bus, though he seemed a touch puzzled at one point.
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (left) and team-mates on the team bus during the Premier League winners parade in Liverpool. Liverpool secured their second title in 35 years at the end of last month. Picture date: Monday May 26, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Liverpool. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.
Mo Salah waves to fans from Liverpool's open-top bus(Image: PA)
Brandishing a 'Champions' scarf to the fans, the Italian striker paused for photos before spotting something amiss.
The puzzled forward realised he was holding the scarf upside down and took a moment to correct his 'blunder'.
Chiesa's future at Liverpool is still up in the air given his limited role, with Slot previously urging the forward to prove his worth in pre-season.
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However, following the Crystal Palace match, the Dutch manager admitted that some of his squad members might seek pastures new after playing a peripheral role this season.