Federico Chiesa Weighing Liverpool Exit as Juventus Return Enters the Frame

Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool future is moving back into focus, with fresh reporting from TuttoJuve suggesting the Italy international is considering a route away from Anfield.

There is a wider context here. Liverpool have already been through significant change, both in the squad and in the dugout, and Andoni Iraola has inherited a group still searching for balance after a turbulent period. In that environment, fringe players naturally come under greater scrutiny, especially those who arrived with pedigree but have struggled to establish any rhythm.

Chiesa falls squarely into that category. His move to Liverpool carried intrigue, largely because of his ability to cover multiple attacking roles and because his peak level in Serie A and on the international stage was high. Yet the reality on Merseyside has been stop-start, with injuries and selection decisions combining to leave him on the outside looking in.

Juventus Return Talk Gathers Pace

The key detail from Italy is clear. TuttoJuve state, “Federico Chiesa, a striker born in 1997, has been lost since leaving Juventus and moving to Liverpool. The player is considering a return to the Azzurri,” they wrote.

The report adds, “At 29 years old, and with 18 months to go until his contract with the Reds expires, Chiesa must try to find his feet, also to aspire to a return to the national team.

“The former Juventus player’s goal is to return to Mancini’s squad to lend a hand, but this objective should not be achievable before the March 2027 matches, assuming he can find consistency in terms of minutes and performance on the pitch with the Liverpool shirt, or perhaps at another club starting in January.”

That framing is important. This is not presented as a done deal, nor even an advanced process, but it does point to a player taking stock. For someone who needs regular football and has international ambitions, the calculation is understandable.

Liverpool Squad Role Remains Unclear

From Liverpool’s side, there is a practical decision to make. Chiesa has struggled to build momentum and has not become a dependable attacking option within the current rotation. Availability has been a factor, but selection appears to be another. When a player is not central to the manager’s plans and squad places are at a premium, the question quickly becomes whether all parties would benefit from a reset.

There is also the matter of timing. January windows are rarely straightforward, yet they can provide solutions for players whose situations have stalled. Liverpool still need depth across the front line, but depth only has real value when it is trusted and usable.

January Transfer Window Could Bring Clarity

Chiesa’s record across his career underlines the level that once made him such an attractive option. Equally, his output in recent seasons reflects how difficult this chapter has been. If there is genuine interest from Italy, and if the player is open to a move, Liverpool may soon need to decide whether to protect squad numbers or facilitate a departure that helps everyone move forward.

At present, the situation feels fluid rather than advanced. But where a player is short on minutes, carrying uncertainty, and looking toward a major personal objective with Italy, these stories tend not to disappear quickly.

Our View

From a frustrated Liverpool fan’s perspective, this whole situation feels like another example of poor squad planning and wasted time. Chiesa arrived with quality, reputation and a profile that suggested he could genuinely help, yet it has never felt like there was a proper pathway for him to succeed. Injuries matter, of course they do, but supporters are entitled to ask why a player of his calibre has drifted so far from relevance so quickly.

If he wants out, fine, let him go. There is no point pretending this has worked when everyone can see it has not. What is maddening is the idea of carrying passengers through a critical part of the season while still leaving obvious needs elsewhere in the squad. Liverpool cannot afford sentiment or indecision.

There is also a broader frustration here. Too many squad calls over the past year have felt reactive instead of sharp. If Iraola does not fancy Chiesa, then act. If there is a market in Italy, then get the best deal possible and reinvest in someone who fits the system and can stay fit. Simple.

Supporters do not expect every signing to succeed, but they do expect clarity. Right now, Chiesa’s Liverpool career looks like a move that never found its purpose, and dragging that uncertainty into another window would only add to the noise around a squad that still needs direction.