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Lazio have been one of several Serie A clubs linked with Federico Chiesa, but a major sacrifice would be needed to make room for the Liverpool winger.

Federico Chiesa Set for Serie A Return

The 27-year-old may have earned a Premier League winning medal at the end of the season, but his role in Arne Slot’s plans was very limited. Therefore, the Italian is seemingly eager to return to his home country in search of a prominent role, especially after receiving a call-up from his new national team manager, Gennaro Gattuso who is eager to rely on his services.

Lazio Must Sacrifice Mattia Zaccagni to Land Chiesa

According to Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Chiesa is one of the names that received Maurizio Sarri’s approval in his crunch transfer talks with Lazio sporting manager, Angelo Fabiani. However, the source insists that luring the former Fiorentina and Juventus star to Formello remains a daunting task, especially amidst the Aquile’s lack of transfer funds.

The newspaper believes that the only way Lazio could afford Chiesa and his hefty wages is by offloading Mattia Zaccagni. Nevertheless, this remains an unlikely scenario, as the management would like to keep the club captain who has recently attracted the interest of Napoli.

Napoli Also Keen to Sign Chiesa

Speaking of the Partenopei, they have also set their sights on Chiesa, identifying him as one of the profiles capable of replacing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on the left wing. But even the Italian champions are struggling to accommodate the salary of the Euro 2020 winner within their wage bill. The Liverpool star currently earns circa €7.5 million per year.