Liverpool FC v Crystal Palace FC - Premier League Federico Chiesa of Liverpool celebrates with the Premier Trophy during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on May 25, 2025. Liverpool Merseyside United Kingdom PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: Imago Images
Federico Chiesa is set for a shock exit from Liverpool, with reports linking him to a surprise transfer to a Serie A underdog. The Italian winger, once seen as a marquee addition to the Reds’ frontline, could now be returning to his homeland in a move few saw coming, raising questions about his future role at Anfield.
Liverpool’s acquisition of the forward from Juventus last summer was seen as a smart business move, given his pedigree in Italian football and the possibility of him being a good squad player on Merseyside.
However, the winger struggled for fitness, and Arne Slot complained about his lack of intensity and the physicality needed to perform at the top level of the Premier League.
Federico Chiesa is almost certain to seek a transfer exit this summer away from Liverpool, but a surprise club in Serie A have emerged as a contender to sign the winger in the ongoing transfer window.
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Serie A underdogs look to trigger Federico Chiesa’s transfer exit from Liverpool
AC Milan and Napoli are exploring a deal to sign Chiesa from Liverpool this summer, but we now have a new contender in Serie A for his signature.
According to TBR Football, Serie A underdogs Como are keen to get their hands on the Italy winger in the ongoing transfer window.
Como surprised everyone when they finished in the top ten in Serie A under managerial rookie Cesc Fabregas last season.
The Spaniard wants to build on last season’s performances and further develop the squad ahead of the new campaign.
Como signed former Tottenham star Dele Alli in the winter window and now wants to add Chiesa’s talent to their squad this summer.
Liverpool do not want to accept any loan offers and are looking for a permanent exit for the winger this summer.
Chiesa returning to Italy would make sense
Chiesa is a popular member of the Liverpool squad and is admired by the fans as well. However, his signing has not worked out for the Reds.
He struggled to match the intensity of the rest of the Liverpool squad to get more chances last season, and it seems certain that Slot doesn’t see him as a long-term solution for the club.
The winger also needs to play regular football to get back into the Italy squad, and a return to Serie A seems like the logical move for him in the ongoing window.
Napoli, AC Milan and Inter Milan are among the big clubs who are considering snapping up the former Juventus star this summer, but a move to Como would be intriguing
Fabregas is seen as the next big thing in the coaching world, and he has definitely turned heads in Italy with his stint at Como.
Working under a young manager could unlock Chiesa next season, and he could get his place back in the Italy team.
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