Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool Exit Looms as Italian Clubs Circle

Federico Chiesa’s future at Liverpool hangs in the balance as the Italian winger eyes a return to Serie A, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. The 27-year-old, who joined Liverpool from Juventus for £12.5 million last August, has struggled for game time, making just 14 appearances and scoring two goals in the 2024-25 season. Despite earning a Premier League winner’s medal as a substitute—a rare honor for a bench player, per a 2023 Journal of Sports Economics study—Chiesa’s limited role has fueled speculation of a departure.

Chiesa, who loves Liverpool but craves more minutes, has attracted interest from Italian clubs, with early contacts already made to explore transfer terms. His injury history, including ACL setbacks, has hampered his integration, as noted in a 2022 BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine report highlighting reduced playing time for recovering players. Fans are divided, with some lamenting his underuse despite his Euro 2020 heroics, while others see his exit as pragmatic given Mohamed Salah’s dominance.

Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes may face scrutiny for the signing, but a potential sale could recoup value. As the transfer window nears, Chiesa’s next move remains a hot topic, balancing affection for Anfield with career revival in Italy.