Liverpool transfer news around Federico Chiesa could face a decision, with TuttoJuve reporting that the Italian is considering a return to Juventus after struggling at Anfield.
Chiesa joined Liverpool from Juventus in August 2024 for an initial £10 million, with £2.5m available through add-ons. He arrived with a strong reputation, yet regular Premier League football has proved difficult to secure. His first season brought a league winner’s medal, although he played only a small part in Liverpool’s title campaign.
Now, a new chapter under Andoni Iraola has brought fresh questions. Liverpool appointed the former Bournemouth boss in June after Arne Slot’s departure, and Chiesa has found his route into the side increasingly difficult. TuttoJuve claims his position has become isolated, while a muscle problem has interrupted his preparations for the 2026-27 campaign.
Timing matters now. He remains an Italy international with 51 caps, but regular football matters if he wants to return to the national-team picture. Transfermarkt lists his market value at €13m, while Liverpool have him contracted until June 2028.
That contract point matters because reports of only 18 months remaining do not match the current listing. Chiesa turns 29 in October, so he cannot afford another season with limited opportunities if Italy remains a major target.
Liverpool transfer news: Why Federico Chiesa wants Juventus
A return to Turin would be emotional, but Juventus would need to decide whether Chiesa can still deliver the explosive football he showed before his knee injury in 2022. He scored 32 goals in 131 appearances for Juventus before leaving, and the club accepted Liverpool’s £10m offer.
Liverpool have left Chiesa out of their Champions League squad for 2026-27, according to TuttoJuve, while Liverpool’s reporting confirmed that he missed selection after suffering a muscle injury. Lewis Koumas has made his Premier League debut under Iraola and offers another young attacking option.
Should Liverpool consider letting Chiesa leave?
Liverpool should listen if Chiesa asks to leave, but the club shouldn’t rush into a cheap sale. He cost only £10m initially, so the financial risk remains limited, yet losing an experienced international without a replacement could leave Iraola short of options.
For Chiesa, Juventus makes sense because he knows the club and league. For Liverpool, however, a permanent exit should command a sensible fee. If his priority is regular football before March 2027, Liverpool transfer news around his future could become a January story.
