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Federico Chiesa of Liverpool celebrates with the Premier League trophy after the match against Crystal Palace at Anfield on May 25 2025(Image: Steven Halliwell | MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Federico Chiesa admits he is open to a move back to Italy having seen his opportunities limited at Liverpool.

Chiesa featured for just 466 minutes over 14 appearances this season having arrived from Juventus for an initial £10million last summer.

The 27-year-old forward has been continually linked with a return to Serie A, with new champions Napoli among a number of clubs reported to be monitoring developments.

Chiesa is determined to be in the best shape possible for when the Liverpool squad reconvene in July having missed out on much of pre-season training last term after being banished from the Juventus first-team squad by then-boss Thiago Motta.

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The attacker hasn't featured in the Italy squad since last summer's European Championship and has made playing in the World Cup a dream, with the Azzurri hoping to qualify for the tournament - which is held in the United States next summer - for the first time in 12 years.

But when asked about a possible return to Serie A and AC Milan in particular - where his former Juventus boss Max Allegri has been appointed in charge - Chiesa said: “That’s something to think about during the summer.

“My family, my agent and I have a great relationship with Liverpool, and the goal is to be ready for the pre-season.

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“I work every day with a Liverpool programme to be in top shape for the tests on July 8.

"While out of the squad (at Juventus), I was able to train in great condition, but I missed playing friendlies.

I had to start from scratch at Liverpool and that held me back.

"I hope (next season) it's my season, my dream is to participate in the World Cup.

I played and won a European Championship, the World Cup would be the best."

And of a return to Juventus, Chiesa added: “Never say never.

I still love the club and the fans."

Speaking in a wide-ranging interview in Italian news outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport, Chiesa also reflected on his debut season with Liverpool working under Arne Slot.

"(It was) positive because you don't win a Premier League every day," he said.