Liverpool’s Stance on Federico Chiesa: Future Transfer Plans Revealed
Liverpool Football Club have reportedly made a definitive decision regarding the future of winger Federico Chiesa, according to sources in Italy. The 27-year-old Italian international, who made a £10 million move from Juventus to Anfield in the summer of 2024 (with potential add-ons of £2.5 million based on performance), has found consistent game time hard to come by despite Liverpool’s strong campaign.
While Liverpool, under manager Arne Slot, are enjoying a season that holds the promise of a Premier League title challenge, Chiesa’s opportunities on the pitch have been limited. He’s accumulated just 25 minutes of Premier League action, with the majority of his 11 appearances coming in cup competitions. Despite contributing with two goals and two assists in those 11 outings, Chiesa often finds himself behind players like Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott in the pecking order when Slot looks to inject dynamism from the bench.
Manager Arne Slot recently addressed the challenge of integrating players who are not consistently in the starting lineup. He explained in a press conference earlier this month:
- Limited Training with Starters: “These players hardly train with the starters due to our packed schedule over the last few months.”
- Recovery Focus: After Saturday games followed by Tuesday fixtures, starting players engage in recovery sessions on Sunday, not full training.
- Tactical Walkthroughs: The day before a game involves short, tactical sessions that are more about walking through plays than intense football.
- Limited Competitive Moments: This schedule creates few opportunities for players outside the starting XI to directly compete with starters in training.
- Post-Match Showcases: “The day after the game, my assistants lead excellent exercises where players can show their quality and improvement.”
- Bench Impact: These post-match sessions are crucial for players to demonstrate their readiness and potential to break into the starting team or impact games from the bench.
Federico Chiesa has featured sporadically for Liverpool this season (Credit:Getty)
Napoli Showing Strong Interest in Liverpool’s Chiesa
According to reports from Football Italia, Liverpool have reportedly decided to part ways with Federico Chiesa. Serie A side Napoli, now managed by Antonio Conte, are reportedly very interested in securing the services of the Italian winger. Conte, known for his tactical acumen and desire for quality players, sees Chiesa as a potentially valuable addition to his squad as they aim to challenge for the Serie A title.
Furthermore, Italy national team coach Luciano Spalletti is believed to be supportive of Chiesa returning to Serie A. Spalletti reportedly believes that consistent Serie A action would be beneficial for Chiesa’s development and crucial for his role in the Italian national team as they build towards the 2026 World Cup.
Chiesa is currently valued at £15.2 million by Transfermarkt and is under contract with Liverpool until June 2028. This summer transfer window could see a potential move back to Italy for the talented winger as Napoli and other Serie A clubs may look to capitalize on his uncertain situation at Liverpool.
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