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Federico Chiesa played just 466 minutes of football for Liverpool last season(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)

Federico Chiesa is rumoured to be considering a move back to Italy before the summer transfer window closes.

A surprising transfer request has emerged from the Liverpool star's homeland, which could have significant implications for the player's future on Merseyside.

Liverpool acquired Chiesa, 27, from Juventus for £12.5m, marking Arne Slot's only signing in his inaugural summer as head coach.



He agreed to a four-year contract at Anfield, but his first year was marred by injuries and difficulty securing regular Premier League playtime.

As a result, the Italian international concluded the season with just one league start, a 3-2 loss to Brighton after the title had already been secured, 14 total appearances, 466 minutes of playtime, and a mere two goals scored.

Chiesa has since participated in the summer 2025 pre-season matches against Preston North End and Stoke City, the latter being a closed-door event, before it was announced that he would not be joining Liverpool's tour of the Far East.

This was officially attributed to a new, minor injury issue requiring evaluation, but during the weeks the Reds were away, this situation only served to stoke further transfer exit rumours, reports the Liverpool Echo.

One such rumour that surfaced from Italy in late July suggested interest from Atalanta.

Sportitalia reported that the Serie A team are willing to pay €12m (£10.4m) with Liverpool covering 50 percent of his salary.

Article continues belowFederico Chiesa won the Premier League title in his first season at Liverpool(Image: Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)

However, the deal can only proceed after Atalanta's sale of Ademola Lookman, with the club hoping to secure £43.6m (€50m) from Inter Milan for the ex-Everton star.

Yet, talks have stalled, with Gazzetta dello Sport among several sources reporting a rejected £39.2m (€45m) offer.

Lookman has now dropped a bombshell, accusing his club of blocking a transfer and confirming he has submitted a formal transfer request.

I can confirm I have now handed in a formal transfer request.

Arne Slot's only signing last summer was Chiesa but the Italian played a bit-part role last season(Image: Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

"Even throughout the extremely difficult moments I've endured, many of which have remained private and confidential, I have always tried to put the club, the fans and the team first and hoped it would not get to this, but I unfortunately feel there is now little choice.

"To the fans - the heartbeat of this club - I want to say this: I'm truly sorry it's come to this.
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