Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool Forward Wants Serie A Move This Summer | OneFootball

Federico Chiesa Set for Liverpool Exit After Injury-Hit Debut Season

Liverpool look increasingly likely to part ways with Federico Chiesa this summer, just a year after signing the Italian winger from Juventus for £12million. Despite high hopes upon his arrival, Chiesa’s debut campaign at Anfield has been plagued by injuries and inconsistency, limiting his ability to establish a role in Arne Slot’s title-winning side.

According to Fabrizio Romano, a return to Italy is now Chiesa’s top priority in the transfer window. The trusted journalist reported, “Understand Federico Chiesa’s priority for this summer transfer window is to return to Italy. Chiesa loves Liverpool but limited game time an issue and Italian clubs started contacts to be informed on potential deal conditions.”

Liverpool remain open to offers and are unlikely to stand in the way should a suitable proposal arrive. Sources indicate the club do not view Chiesa as a central part of their long-term plans under Slot, especially with the squad’s attacking depth and his inability to find consistent rhythm in 2024–25.

Napoli Leading Italian Interest

Napoli are understood to have maintained strong interest in Chiesa for several months and are among the Serie A clubs who have already contacted his representatives. The Italian side see him as a potential key addition as they reshape their squad following a disappointing domestic campaign.

Although Chiesa still has admirers at Anfield, including within the recruitment team that brought him to Merseyside, concerns over his fitness and suitability to the Premier League’s intensity have grown. Liverpool are expected to reinvest in a more robust, high-availability profile if Chiesa departs.

Limited Impact in a Competitive Attack

Competition for attacking roles at Liverpool remains fierce, with Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, Diogo Jota, and Cody Gakpo all ahead of Chiesa in the pecking order throughout most of the season. Even when fit, the former Juventus man found it difficult to gain meaningful minutes, often reduced to brief substitute appearances or left out of the matchday squad entirely.

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His lack of game time has not gone unnoticed back in Italy. A move to Serie A could allow Chiesa the regular starts he craves and the platform to revive his international prospects ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Liverpool Prepared for Summer Changes

Arne Slot’s approach to squad building emphasises flexibility and competition across positions, but also reliability. With Chiesa struggling to meet those demands, the club appear poised to recoup what they can from last summer’s outlay. Napoli are not alone in their interest, with Roma and others reportedly monitoring the situation.

Chiesa’s Liverpool chapter may soon come to an end, and while his time in England has not gone to plan, a return to familiar surroundings could offer the best chance of rediscovering his best form.