Manchester United Fans ‘Rattled’ by Federico Chiesa’s Arrival at Old Trafford
Published: 21:30 2 Sep 2024 GMT+1
In a shocking display of toxicity, Manchester United fans were caught on camera taunting Federico Chiesa, the new Liverpool signing, as he arrived at Old Trafford for a Premier League match. The Italian forward, who joined the Reds from Juventus in a £10m deal, was escorted by security as he walked past a group of United fans who immediately began chanting abusive remarks.
The footage, which has gone viral on social media, shows Chiesa, 26, being targeted by the Manchester United supporters, who called him a "scouse b**" and other derogatory names. Liverpool fans have been quick to respond, with many taking to social media to share their outrage and amusement at the situation.
"Already rattled them and he hasn’t even played a single minute," wrote one fan on Twitter. "Chiesa who was born in the famous Scouse province of Genoa," added another, referencing the fact that Chiesa was born in Genoa, Italy, but now calls Liverpool home.
The incident has sparked a heated debate among football fans, with some arguing that Manchester United’s behavior is unacceptable, while others claim it’s just a harmless display of rivalry. However, it’s clear that Chiesa’s arrival at Old Trafford has already had a significant impact on the Premier League’s most bitter rivalry.
Despite the transfer being completed in time, Chiesa was not named in the squad for the match against Manchester United and will stay with Liverpool over the international break as he prepares to make his debut in the coming weeks.
In an exclusive interview, Chiesa spoke about his move to Liverpool, saying: "I’m so happy to be a Liverpool player. When Richard Hughes called me and he said, ‘Do you want to join Liverpool?’ – and the coach called me – I said yes immediately because I know the history of this club, I know what it represents to the fans."
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