Krzysztof Piatek issues plea to Liverpool and Chelsea - this is why he wants lo leave

Krzysztof Piatek has urged Europe’s top clubs to sign him after being linked with Chelsea and Liverpool.

Krzysztof Piatek: The best of his scoring skills

Express Sport understands Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has made Genoa’s free-scoring Poland international his top target for the january transfer window as the Blues look to provide competition for struggling Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud.

Liverpool are also reported to be interested after his stunning start to the season.

With nine goals in 2018/19, Piatek is Serie A’s top scorer and has been more prolific than the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus.

Now he is looking to capitalise on that form by securing a move to one of Europe’s top clubs.

In a candid interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, Piatek admitted he is hoping to use Genoa as a stepping stone to bigger things and says he is desperate to play in the Champions League.

“It’s just a coincidence,” he said when asked about his glittering form.

“There’s no such thing as a player who scores in every single game.

“Plus Genoa are a big club, but not among the strongest teams in Italy right now. It’s far easier to score goals at Real Madrid or Juventus.

Krzysztof Piatek

Krzysztof Piatek says he wants to move to a club in the Champions League (Image: GETTY)

“I never expected to be Capocannoniere (top scorer) of Serie A, but it’s still early days and I can’t rest on my laurels.

“We need goals, I am hungry for more, and those scored towards the end of the season are often more decisive.”

Piatek has burst on to the scene after signing for the Italians as a relative unknown from Cracovia in the summer.

And he is hoping to take a ‘journey’ to the very top of the game and has set his sights on equaling the achievements of Poland team-mate and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.

Piatek

Piatek is the top scorer in Serie A this season with nine goals (Image: GETTY)

Piatek and Robert Lewandowski

The Poland international says he wants to emulate fellow countryman Robert Lewandowski (Image: GETTY)

“I do feel a little like Christopher Columbus,” Piatek added.

“He set out on an adventure from Genoa and the dream of any young player coming here is to use it as the starting point for a step up to a big club.

“If I continue like this, I can reach a top European team.

“I don’t come near him now, but I think one day I can reach the level of Robert Lewandowski.

Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is targeting Piatek in the January transfer window (Image: GETTY)

“When you play in Serie A, it’s crucial to keep a clear head and use it for more than just scoring goals.

“It’s so wrong when some players think: ‘I scored five goals, therefore I am a God of Football.’ You’re nobody. It’s a long road ahead.

“My objective is to play in the Champions League. Genoa and President Enrico Preziosi gave me this great chance and the only way to repay them for the faith and investment is with goals.

“I won’t let anyone down.”

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