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Chiesa Faces Liverpool Exit as Serie A Giants Circle for Italian Forward

Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool story appears to be drawing to a close, not with a roar, but with a quiet shuffling towards the departure gate. A season that promised so much has fizzled into uncertainty. As reported by Calciomercato, the Italy international was not included in Arne Slot’s squad for the pre-season tour of Asia, a decision that speaks louder than any statement. Chiesa will not be facing Milan, nor will he be staking a claim for a role in Slot’s evolving project. His omission reads like a verdict.

Signed last summer from Juventus for a modest £12 million plus £3 million in bonuses, the 27-year-old was viewed as a low-risk, high-upside addition. A player who had once lit up Serie A with his explosive style, his dynamism, and his eye for the spectacular. At Liverpool, however, those sparks never caught fire. Fourteen appearances and just two goals, one in the League Cup and one in the FA Cup, underline a muted impact.

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Serie A opens doors for a return

Now, as Calciomercato detail, interest from Serie A is intensifying. The article suggests that Chiesa’s return to Italy is not just a possibility, but a likely conclusion. Napoli are the first serious contenders. Antonio Conte is seeking to bolster his attacking options and sees Chiesa as a player who could provide cover and competition across both flanks. His ability to play on either wing fits with Conte’s tactical needs, particularly with the likes of Matteo Politano, Noa Lang and David Neres already in the mix.

Should Napoli’s moves for Dan Ndoye and Ademola Lookman falter, Chiesa may become a priority. For Liverpool, that opens a potential route for an exit, possibly at a fee that balances their books and clears a non-homegrown spot in a now crowded squad.

Milan links hint at Allegri reunion

Milan are another side monitoring the situation closely. A potential reunion with Massimiliano Allegri could suit both parties. Chiesa’s time under Allegri at Juventus was among his most productive, and with Rafael Leão, Christian Pulisic and Samuel Chukwueze all in the rotation, Milan are considering one more addition to offer versatility in attack. As Calciomercato notes, Noah Okafor’s future could influence this, and should he move on, a slot opens up for Chiesa.

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Roma and Inter consider tactical fit

Roma and Inter are also mentioned, though perhaps more cautiously. At Roma, Gian Piero Gasperini’s expected 3-4-2-1 system could accommodate Chiesa as one of the two advanced midfielders behind the striker. A reunion with Paulo Dybala, with whom Chiesa shared promising spells at Juventus, would offer intrigue and attacking flair.

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At Inter, the fit is less obvious. Under Simone Inzaghi, there was little room for Chiesa in the rigid 3-5-2 system. However, with Cristian Chivu now at the helm and exploring a 3-4-2-1 formation, opportunities could open. Still, the Nerazzurri are prioritising a move for Atalanta’s Lookman, and interest in Chiesa, for now, remains tepid.

Juventus return unlikely despite familiarity

A return to Juventus would represent the romantic arc of Chiesa’s career, but it appears unlikely. The report suggests that despite changes in the backroom and on the bench, Juventus are looking elsewhere, with Jadon Sancho emerging as the primary target for their right flank. Chiesa, deemed surplus by Thiago Motta and sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli, remains a figure of the past rather than the future in Turin.

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There is something quietly frustrating about Chiesa’s Liverpool spell. Fans knew this was not the Chiesa of Euro 2020 when he arrived. The injuries, the inconsistency, the rotation. But there was always hope he could rediscover the pace, the movement and the cutting edge that made him one of Italy’s most exciting talents.

Instead, it has all been too safe. Fourteen games, flashes of quality, two goals that barely registered in the bigger picture. Being left out of the tour squad feels final. The message is clear: he is not part of the plan.

And so the speculation begins. Napoli, Milan, Roma, Inter. All logical steps. All clubs where he could find rhythm, confidence and form. For Liverpool, this exit would be amicable. No bitterness. No failure. Just a player and a club who never quite clicked.

If the fee is right, if the timing is right, Liverpool should move on. Slot is building something new. Chiesa, once a hope, now becomes a reminder that not every gamble pays off. And that is fine. Not all chapters need to end in glory.