Federico Chiesa Asking Price Revealed

Liverpool have set a minimum asking price of €12 million for Federico Chiesa, aiming to recoup the fee they paid Juventus in August 2024, according to Tuttosport[1]. The Italian winger, signed for a bargain £12.5 million (around €12-15 million), has struggled to make an impact at Anfield under manager Arne Slot[1][2][4].

Chiesa's Liverpool tenure has been marked by limited playing time and persistent fitness issues. Despite his Euro 2020 heroics, he has started just two Premier League matches overall, with only one this season. In the current campaign, he has logged a mere 227 minutes across 15 appearances, mostly as a substitute[1]. Last season, injuries restricted him to six outings and 171 minutes. Even with Mohamed Salah absent at the Africa Cup of Nations and Alexander Isak sidelined, Chiesa remains on the fringes—his only recent start came against Wolves in December, where he was substituted after 61 minutes[1].

Interest in a return to Italy is growing, particularly from former club Juventus, who have made formal contact with Liverpool for a potential January reunion, as reported by Fabrizio Romano[1]. Juventus favor a six-month loan with an option to buy, but Liverpool insist on a permanent deal to cover their investment[1]. Italian reports suggest the Reds are open to his departure but only after Salah's return, to maintain attacking depth[1].

Market valuations reflect Chiesa's challenges. While some earlier rumors cited €25-30 million, more recent analyses point to €10-20 million, often via loan-to-buy structures from clubs like AC Milan, Napoli, and Lazio[2]. This is a sharp decline from his €40 million move to Juventus in 2022, underscoring his injury-hit form and lack of minutes[2]. Liverpool view the low initial outlay as opportunistic, given Chiesa's versatility across the frontline, two-footedness, and creative metrics, despite his ACL recovery setbacks[4].

At 28, Chiesa's future hangs in the balance as Slot prioritizes squad stability amid transfer speculation[1].

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