Report: Out-of-favour Liverpool star makes decision on future amid interest from multiple clubs
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Federico Chiesa appears determined to leave Liverpool following a challenging 2024-25 season, during which he managed only 2 goals and 2 assists in 14 appearances. His agents have initiated talks with Napoli, signaling that Chiesa believes his time at Anfield has ended. AC Milan is also a potential suitor for the Italian winger this summer transfer window. Napoli, seeking to strengthen their wing options, prioritize targets like Dan Ndoye and Mattia Zaccagni, and see Chiesa as a viable candidate alongside them.
Liverpool have clarified that they will not loan Chiesa, despite interest from Turkish club Besiktas, who reached out to understand his situation. While Besiktas attempted to negotiate a loan given their open transfer window until September 12, Liverpool remains firm on keeping Chiesa either permanently or under contract. Permanent offers could be considered but would largely depend on Liverpool's valuation and Chiesa’s preferences. Earlier in the summer, it seemed likely he would depart, but no suitable bids materialized; the unfortunate passing of teammate Diogo Jota gave Chiesa a somewhat more important role at Liverpool, even though new signing Alexander Isak's arrival is expected to reduce his playing time.
Further signaling his unsettled status, Chiesa was left out of Liverpool's Champions League squad, due to restrictions on non-homegrown players, replaced by a younger homegrown player. This omission has intensified speculation about his Liverpool future.
While the Premier League transfer window has closed, the ongoing Turkish transfer window keeps options like Besiktas viable for a late move. However, Liverpool officials have been clear that they do not intend to let him go on loan, and there is no advanced progress on permanent departures. The decision is poised to take shape with player input, club interest, and market developments in the coming weeks.
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