Federico Chiesa Has Already Hinted Whether He Would Re-Join Juventus Amid January Interest in Liverpool Star

Juventus are actively pursuing a loan deal for Liverpool's struggling attacker Federico Chiesa ahead of the January transfer window, according to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport. The 28-year-old Italian winger, who joined Liverpool from Juventus in a £12.5 million cut-price deal in August 2024 after 131 appearances for the Serie A giants, has endured a tough spell at Anfield.[1][2][3]

Chiesa only made his first Premier League start of the 2025-26 season in Liverpool's recent 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, playing 61 minutes without a goal or assist. Despite not being a regular starter under Arne Slot, he provides valuable squad depth as the Reds compete on three fronts, especially with Mohamed Salah's future uncertain.[1]

Juventus, managed by Luciano Spalletti—who knows Chiesa from their time with the Italian national team—are keen to bring him back to Turin on a six-month loan. Spalletti sees the Euro 2020 champion fitting as a winger opposite star Kenan Yildiz or as a false nine, bolstering their title challenge in a tightly contested Serie A where just four points separate first and fifth.[1][2]

Reports indicate Chiesa is open to a return to Juventus, where he shone between 2020 and 2024, hinting at his willingness amid limited minutes at Liverpool. No formal negotiations have started, and the decision rests with Liverpool and Chiesa, who may seek more game time ahead of the 2026 World Cup.[2]

Juventus have alternatives like Simon Adingra (Sunderland), Kevin Schade and Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford), and Gonzalo Garcia (Real Madrid), but Chiesa remains a priority. Meanwhile, Liverpool's interest in Yildiz could facilitate a swap-like arrangement.[2][4]

For Liverpool, offloading Chiesa risks weakening depth, but his desire for a central role might push a move. Fans await whether the former Old Lady hero will rejoin his roots or fight for his place on Merseyside.(298 words)