Fabrizio Romano confirms crucial Federico Chiesa transfer decision

Liverpool have got a decision to make over Federico Chiesa.

The Italian winger, 28, joined from Juventus back in 2024 for a fee that could reach £12.5m. Under contract until 2028 it has not been the happiest spell at Anfield for the wide man - who made only two starts for Arne Slot in the Premier League last season.

He has been unable to force his way into the Liverpool side as a starter - even if he can count himself a title winner due to his contributions in the 2024/25 season.

It has all led to speculation that the former Fiorentina favourite could be on his way back to Italy this summer.

Como want deal for Chiesa

The Reds’ sporting director Richard Hughes is reported to be willing to do business for around €20m - but servicing Chiesa’s £150k per week pay packet won’t be easy for Serie A sides.

Como are now thought to be leading the chase for Chiesa - with Cesc Fabregas likely to require a forward to replace Nico Paz as well as more Italians in the squad for the upcoming UEFA Champions League campaign.

Fabrizio Romano however has now confirmed that Chiesa is in NO rush to sort out his future and wants a summer showdown in preseason with new coach Andoni Iraola.

Chiesa wants to STAY for preseason

“There are many questions regarding the name of Federico Chiesa - such as whether he could be a potential target for Juventus, he might join Inter as a right-winger, if there is the possibility that Napoli and Roma could return to him,” the Italian transfer supremo states on his YouTube channel.

“Many of you are asking if Chiesa could be one of the protagonists of this transfer market.

“At the present time the decision made by the Liverpool player is to participate in the preseason - to get together with the new coach Andoni Iraola. Chiesa just wants to play his cards in preseason at Liverpool.”

LFC winger hunt could force Chiesa out later

Chiesa is among the contingent who will return to training on day 1 with several colleagues scheduled to be on their summer breaks following the FIFA World Cup.

Romano admits it could be the case that the new head coach has a look at Chiesa and discards him - by which time we should be on alert for a potential exit back to the peninsula.

“If during this preseason it becomes clear that the space between Chiesa and Liverpool is limited in that case he could become a name for the Italian market in the last weeks of the transfer market,” he states.

“It is not an operation for late June - not for these days.”

The Reds have already recruited Victor Munoz in a €40m deal from Osasuna and have got other wingers in their sights - including Yan Diomande. All that movement could lead to Chiesa being pushed out two years before his contract is due to expire.

“Liverpool want to bring in another winger - they will certainly bring in another winger in addition to Victor Munoz who has already arrived,” Romano concludes.

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