Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa plans exit talks with Andoni Iraola
Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa will hold talks with new head coach Andoni Iraola this summer over his Anfield future following a frustrating lack of playing time.
The 28-year-old has openly admitted he may seek a transfer ahead of the upcoming season if he cannot secure regular first-team football.
Speaking to the Italian media, the former Juventus forward revealed his ongoing struggles to cement a starting role on Merseyside.
He failed to start a single Premier League match in 2026 under previous manager Arne Slot.
Struggles for consistent minutes
The Italy international made just three substitute appearances across the final seven games of last season’s title-winning campaign.
Despite his limited involvement, the attacker contributed three goals and three assists in 726 minutes of action.
He arrived at Anfield in a £12m deal in 2024 but has consistently found it difficult to establish himself in English football.
“If I don’t find consistency in the Premier League, I’ll have to look elsewhere. I barely played in my first year at Liverpool, and in the last one, very little.” Federico Chiesa
A return to Serie A on the cards?
The lightning-fast winger confirmed he will attend the club’s pre-season training camp in the United States before making a final decision.
He plans to sit down with Iraola to discuss his overall prospects ahead of the new campaign.
“I’ll go on a training camp in the US, then I’ll talk to the club and the new manager, Iraola, and we’ll see.”
A return to his homeland appears the most likely outcome should the player ultimately depart the Premier League.
Juventus are reportedly interested in re-signing the Euro 2020 winner.
Como have also emerged as a potential destination after unexpectedly qualifying for the Champions League under Cesc Fabregas.