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Federico Chiesa is interviewed by LFC TV during Liverpool's open top bus parade(Image: LFC TV)

Federico Chiesa has paid tribute to Liverpool supporters as he thanked them for his ‘amazing’ chant during a ‘tough’ first season at Anfield.

The Italian has been limited to a bit-part role since joining the Reds from Juventus last summer, but is still a popular figure amongst the club’s fanbase.

The forward made 14 appearances in all competitions this season, but only six of his outings have come in the English top-flight.



Meanwhile, he had to wait until the penultimate game of the season away at Brighton & Hove Albion to be handed his first Premier League start by Arne Slot.

Chiesa was then left out of the matchday squad for Liverpool’s final game of the season as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Crystal Palace.

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But that did not stop him from being at the heart of the celebrations, albeit perhaps somewhat sheepishly, as the Liverpool squad celebrated being presented with the trophy with supporters.

Chiesa’s new chant, sang to the tune of 'Sway' by Dean Martin, has proven to be one of the unofficial soundtracks to the Reds’ Premier League title success in recent weeks, and was again given a loud airing at Anfield during the celebrations.

The Liverpool squad joined supporters in an impromptu rendition of the Italian’s catchy chant as they jumped on top of Chiesa in front of the Kop.

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The song was then regularly heard being sung on Bank Holiday Monday during the club’s open top bus parade.

Chiesa was interviewed by LFC TV during the parade, and while he admitted it had been a difficult season for him at Liverpool, he paid tribute to supporters and his team-mates as he admitted his fondness for his chant.

“The song is...

I have to thank the fans because I didn't play that much this year but to receive this love back from the fans is just amazing,” he said.

Even if I didn’t play, in the training session, I try to give my best.

“Today is unbelievable, to celebrate such a trophy with the fans and be on the bus with all the lads.

Thanks to the coach and the staff, it was an amazing achievement and they truly deserve to celebrate with the fans today.

“I never won a championship (before), so I don’t know [(how it compares).