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What transpires this summer remains to be seen, but it certainly won’t be an easy decision for Chiesa.

Liverpool secured the 27-year-old for a relatively modest fee from Juventus last summer, marking the club’s only major signing ahead of Arne Slot’s first season in charge.

Chiesa also arrived late in the summer window, without the benefit of a pre-season, after being informed he was not part of then-Juventus manager Thiago Motta’s plans.

In truth, the odds were arguably stacked against him from the start.

The fact that rumours of an exit surfaced as early as January, just months into his time at the club, only underlines how frustrating his situation has been.

Now that the summer transfer window is open, talk of a return to Italy hasn’t gone away.

Chiesa himself has admitted that discussions are ongoing and a decision will be made this summer regarding what’s best for his future - though he did also say he could envisage staying at Liverpool.

However, the latest update from journalist Fabrizio Romano suggests Chiesa may be leaning towards a move back to Serie A.

Still, there’s arguably more to consider.

It would be a real shame to see a player as talented - and as universally loved - as Chiesa walk away after just one year in a red shirt.

With several new faces arriving, pre-season often provides a clean slate for players to impress, rather than playing catch-up once the campaign begins.

Whatever the outcome this summer, one thing is certain - Chiesa will always be loved on Merseyside.