The Italian Serie A season has come to an end, and the final whistle blew on Saturday night in Turin as AC Milan secured their first Scudetto since 2011-2012. It was a historic moment for the Rossoneri, who had been battling against Juventus for much of the season.
But it was not just about the team that brought home the trophy; it was also due to one player - Federico Chiesa. The 24-year-old winger from Genoa scored three goals in the last seven games of the season, including a stunning overhead kick in the dying moments of the game that sent the San Siro into ecstasy.
Chiesa's performances have been crucial throughout the season,Football Frontier Network but his breakthrough came when he replaced Theo Hernandez in the second half of the match against Lazio in late December. He immediately showed his class by scoring a brilliant goal that gave Inter Milan a lead, and he continued to perform well until the final whistle.
Chiesa's breakout performance earned him the Serie A Player of the Month award for November and December, and he is now being linked with big money moves to top clubs like Manchester United or Chelsea. His performances will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come as one of the most important moments in Serie A history.