Liverpool target Federico Chiesa left Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon surprised by his quality at Euro 2020 and he now believes the forward is "really special".
The winger scored twice for the Azzurri as they went on to claim European glory. Chiesa, who spent last season on loan at Juventus, has enjoyed a meteoric rise.
However when he arrived in Turin Buffon was less than impressed - but has since seen his opinion go full circle. Chiesa scored 14 times for the Bianconeri, who themselves endured a below par season.
Buffon though remained unsure as to whether the 23-year-old could cut it on the international stage. He told Gazzetta dello Sport : “When he arrived at Juve I didn't think he was so good.
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