According to sources, Chiesa has not been able to truly secure a starting position since joining Liverpool in the summer of 2024.
He joined Liverpool after four seasons with Juventus, and despite numerous injuries, he has largely regained his explosive power. He was expected to provide more options for the competitive front line, but under Arne Slot, Chiesa spent most of his debut season coming off the bench. Although he occasionally showed flashes of brilliance, reminding people of the decisive player who helped Italy win Euro 2021, he was mostly a rotation player. He played a total of 36 games in all competitions, starting only 5 times, which speaks volumes about his situation under the Dutch coach.
This situation sparked much speculation during the winter transfer window last year. Several Italian clubs inquired about him, and there was serious discussion about his potential return to Serie A. Ultimately, Liverpool closed the door, confident that the 28-year-old winger could still play a role before the end of the season. Even with limited playing time, Chiesa remained effective when he was brought on. He scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist in the Premier League, all in just 319 minutes, indicating that his output in his second season was not low. His sprints, one-on-one ability, and knack for changing the pace of the game often provided different solutions for the Reds, but this was still not enough for Arne Slot to make him a regular starter. The arrival of Andoni Iraola this summer has also reignited discussions about his future, as every change of coach brings a reshuffle.
It is reported that Chiesa, whose contract runs until 2028, has not lacked suitors in recent months. As with almost every transfer window since he arrived in England, several clubs have inquired about his situation. Serie A teams have shown concrete interest, including Roma, Napoli, Como, and Fiorentina. However, there have been no truly in-depth negotiations so far. The reason is simple: the player has never hidden his desire to stay at Liverpool. The club is also well aware of this internally. He is happy with his environment, likes the club and the Premier League, and hopes to convince Andoni Iraola that he deserves a more important role in the rotation. If the situation demands it, he has not completely closed the door to leaving, but his primary goal right now is to establish himself under the Spanish coach, rather than immediately looking for an exit. It is understood that another heavyweight suitor has also made a move. Atletico Madrid tried to sign Chiesa and are still monitoring him. Simeone has long liked his characteristics, but this lead still depends on other changes in Atletico Madrid's attack, especially the progress related to Julián Álvarez, as the latter had a more important priority for Atletico Madrid at the time. Chiesa himself has never considered Atletico Madrid as his top choice. If he ultimately has to leave, his primary thought would still be to return to Serie A. However, there are currently no signs that a transfer will happen soon. Liverpool is now more willing than ever to listen to offers for Chiesa, and with Salah's departure, the team's attacking options are not as plentiful, which still gives the Italian player a real opportunity. If the progress of attacking targets like Barcola accelerates in the final weeks of the transfer window and brings new reinforcements, the situation could continue to change.
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