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Federico Chiesa has spoken out following reports he may leave Liverpool(Image: Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Liverpool match-winner Federico Chiesa says he is very happy at Anfield amid reports of an exit.

The Italian has been linked with a move back to Serie A following transfer interest in the player, with reports suggesting he could leave in search of first-team minutes.

The former Juventus star was resigned to a bit-part role during the Reds' Premier League-winning campaign last season.



However, he made a crucial contribution during the first game of the season as he scored late on against Bournemouth on Friday night.

The volley past Djordje Petrovic was his first ever top-flight goal in England but comes amid uncertainty surrounding his future.

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Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo had fired Arne Slot's side into a commanding two-goal before the visitors fought back.

However three minutes from time, the Italian was in the right place to finish well to restore the lead.

Chiesa tapped the Liverpool badge in the ensuing emotional celebrations during the Reds' 4-2 win over the Cherries, with Mohamed Salah putting the icing on the cake in stoppage time.

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Throughout the summer, speculation has been rife that Chiesa would leave Liverpool and return to his homeland as he eyes a place back in the Italian senior squad.

However, the 27-year-old appeared to staunchly deny claims of an exit after a season.

"We'll talk to Liverpool, but I'll be honest, I'm happy here," he told Sky Italy.

"I play for one of the best teams in the world, I have to wait and be ready like I was tonight.

"I have to prove that I can play for this team.

I repeat, the manager has been very good with me in recent months."

Head coach Slot gave his verdict after the game and suggested a move away for Chiesa was not on the cards.

He said: "After the fans sung so many songs about him already throughout the game and last season as well, it's nice for him to give them something in return and that's what he did today.

"Unbelievbable atmosphere in the final minutes, I thought winning the league would be more special than beating Bournemouth but the last six or seven minutes wow, wow, wow how impressive that was.

"As long as he's here, he's definitely at Liverpool - I have no reason to believe something is going to change.

He had a hard time last season getting fitness ready, unfortunately for him he missed our Asian tour.

"Federico, when we needed him he come in, at 2-2 we need a number nine an he delivered and that's always positive for your future at the club."

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