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Chiesa’s Liverpool future hinges on preseason with Iraola
Federico Chiesa, the 28‑year‑old Italian winger, faces a decisive summer crossroads at Liverpool after joining from Juventus in 2024 for a fee that could rise to £12.5 million and signing a contract until 2028. Having started only two Premier League games under Arne Slot last season, he is set to train with new coach Andoni Iraola in preseason.
Chiesa, a former Fiorentina favourite, has seen his role at Anfield limited, yet he can claim a title winner’s medal from the 2024/25 campaign despite making just two starts under Arne Slot. The winger’s weekly wage of £150 k adds financial pressure for any prospective Serie A suitor.
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is reported to be willing to negotiate a deal around €20 million, but the wage burden complicates potential moves. Como are currently leading the chase, with reports linking them to the forward as they rebuild for the upcoming UEFA Champions League.
Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, now at Como, will need a replacement for Nico Paz and hopes to increase the Italian contingent in the squad. The club’s ambition aligns with interest from other Serie A sides such as Inter, Napoli and Roma.
Fabrizio Romano stated on his YouTube channel, “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.” The transfer pundit added that Chiesa is in no rush to settle his future.
Romano warned that if preseason shows limited space for Chiesa, he could become a name for the Italian market in the final weeks of the transfer window. Liverpool have already secured Victor Munoz for €40 million from Osasuna and are eyeing Yan Diomande, suggesting the winger may be pushed out before his 2028 contract expires.