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Liverpool Ready to Cut Ties with Chiesa: What Next for the Italian Winger?

Chiesa Set for Summer Exit as Liverpool Seek €15m Fee

Liverpool appear ready to part ways with Federico Chiesa just one year after signing him from Juventus, with Sky Sports revealing the Reds will accept no less than €15 million for the Italian international. Crucially, the report confirms that Liverpool are not willing to loan the Italian international, even with a obligation to buy.

It’s a clear indication that the club is ready to move on from a deal that simply hasn’t worked out. Chiesa, who still has a contract running until 2028, made just six Premier League appearances under Arne Slot last season and failed to offer any meaningful impact in domestic cup competitions.

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Roma and Atalanta Now in Pole Position

While Chiesa has been linked with Serie A giants AC Milan and Napoli, Sky Sports report that those clubs are not a priority for the winger. Instead, it’s Roma—now managed by Gian Piero Gasperini—and Atalanta who are showing the strongest interest in acquiring the Euro 2020 winner.

Budget Boost and Wage Relief

Liverpool’s asking price of €15 million is modest in today’s market, especially for a player with Chiesa’s international calibre. Add in the reported £120,000-a-week that would be freed up from the wage bill, and it’s easy to see why Liverpool are keen to close the chapter.

The funds could be redirected into bolstering other areas, particularly with speculation swirling around more signings.

Chiesa’s Brief Liverpool Tenure a Missed Opportunity

Chiesa’s time at Anfield will likely be remembered as a misstep—a signing that looked exciting on paper but never fit the tactical jigsaw on the pitch. It’s a harsh reality for a player who just a few years ago was lighting up the European Championships and being hailed as one of Italy’s brightest stars.

Whether a return to Italy can reignite his career remains to be seen, but Liverpool fans and hierarchy alike will hope this departure is a clean break that benefits all parties.

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From a Liverpool supporter’s standpoint, this Chiesa situation feels like a classic case of ‘right player, wrong time’. When he arrived from Juventus, there was excitement—his Euro 2020 heroics still fresh in the memory, and his skill set seemingly suited to the Premier League’s pace and aggression.

But his failure to adapt under Arne Slot, combined with injuries and inconsistency, made him surplus to requirements before he ever got started. His six Premier League appearances yielded little, and his absence in key moments—especially the Plymouth debacle—only added to doubts about his mentality.

Liverpool’s refusal to entertain loan offers is telling. It suggests they’ve seen enough and want to recoup some value rather than hope for a late bloom elsewhere. And at €15m, he’s a bargain for clubs like Roma or Atalanta.

For Liverpool, this is now about efficiency. With the arrivals of Frimpong and Wirtz, plus Mo Salah still holding down the right flank, there’s no room to carry anyone. Chiesa’s exit gives Slot more financial and tactical breathing space heading into a demanding 2025/26 season.

There’s no bad blood here—just a swift, businesslike end to a transfer that didn’t go to plan. Fans will wish him well, but they’ll be more excited about who arrives next.