Federico Chiesa wants to stay at Liverpool despite exit links | OneFootball

Liverpool attacker Federico Chiesa has told the club he wants to remain at Anfield this summer (h/t journalist Fabrizio Romano).

Chiesa was reportedly looking to leave the Reds in search of game time, but his agent says he wants to fight for his place.

The winger has decided to stay on Merseyside due to how the summer transfer window has panned out.

Liverpool sold Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich, leaving the left-wing spot open for Chiesa.

The Italian international now only has to compete with Cody Gakpo for a starting berth.

He showed last weekend that he could be a terrific alternative option for the Premier League champions.

Liverpool blew a two-goal lead against Bournemouth over the weekend and were in danger of shipping valuable points.

However, manager Arne Slot called on Chiesa from the bench, and he delivered with a well-taken goal.

Chiesa can play across the frontline and is as direct as any winger out there. Injuries have limited his impact at the club.

The former Fiorentina and Juventus star, who earns around £180,000 per week, has garnered interest from Serie A, with Napoli exploring options to bolster their squad.

Chiesa wants to stay, and the ball is now in Liverpool’s court to decide what to do.