Richard Hughes FINALLY makes decision over Federico Chiesa

Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool fate appeared sealed earlier this summer. The Italian, 27, had suffered a frustrating first season at Anfield following his transfer from Juventus in 2024.

He arrived injured and he ended up playing only six times in the Premier League. In truth the Italy international barely moved the dial in his outings in other competitions either - and there appeared to be plenty of interest from clubs in Serie A.

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Atalanta, AC Milan and Napoli were three clubs most closely linked with bringing Chiesa back home. However, with his wages estimated at £120k per week - and Liverpool requiring a fee - no deal has been possible.

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Chiesa was also left out of the squad for the preseason tour to Asia - fuelling reports that he would be free to find a new employer. But in a stunning turnaround, Chiesa now seems like a genuine first-team option for head coach Arne Slot.

Chiesa completes stunning Liverpool turnaround

Liverpool have ended up selling Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez - leaving the Reds slightly light on numbers up top.

Chiesa and Rio Ngumoha were among the substitutes for the season opener against Bournemouth on Friday night - and it was the former Juventus star who was sprung from the bench with the Reds needing inspiration.

He duly delivered a goal to make it 3-2 with just minutes to spare – giving him an unlikely springboard to relaunch his Merseyside career.

Liverpool 'unequivocal' over Chiesa

Indeed it’s now being reported in Italy that Liverpool have decided that Chiesa is going NOWHERE. That’s according to a new report in Gazzetta dello Sport - which claims meetings have taken place between the club and Chiesa’s entourage this week.

“[Chiesa] has had a direct meeting with his manager, just as his agent Ramadani has met with Liverpool's management,” the report reads.

“The answers were unequivocal: Federico is needed by the club, given that recent transfer market moves have reduced the number of wingers in the squad.”

Now it must be added that things could change.

Liverpool still retain an interest in Alexander Isak and the signing of the Newcastle forward could change the dynamics if he arrives.

But for now it looks like the Federico Chiesa redemption arc is very much in full flow.

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