Liverpool -star Federico Chiesa has spoken in his future after a difficult season at Anfield with speculation that is or can be set for a transfer to Italy
Federico Chiesa has admitted that his future will be tackled this summer after struggling in his first season in Liverpool. The Italian star was the Reds only incoming transfer last summer in the first season of Arne Slot, but failed to break into the start of the Dutchman's start.
Chiesa arrived in Anfield from Juventus in what seemed to be a bargain agreement, but initially struggled with injuries. The 27-year-old only made 14 performances for the club in his first season with only four of those starts, but despite this he has gained a cult supporter with Liverpool fans with his song Sung regularly.
The 51-CAP Italy International was already associated with a return to Italy at the beginning of January, but stayed on Merseyside when Liverpool won the competition. AC Milan would be a potential freer in the coming summer.
Chiesa's focus is on popping up for the preseason in good condition, but a conversation about his future seems to be waiting.
“It will be a subject to tackle in the summer,” Gazzetta Dello Sport said, witnessed by sport. “My agent, my family and I have an excellent relationship with Liverpool. The goal is to be ready for the training camp, we will look for the best solution for everyone.”
Those words reflect what lock has demanded of his indictment. The Dutch head coach believes that Chiesa still has a future in Liverpool colors, albeit the contingent on one condition.
The former Feyenoord boss called for the star to return to the AXA training center that fits completely, so that he can thrive in the preseason. Slot said: “Does he have a future here? Yes, he certainly has.
“Next season, if he returns completely fit, what he has hardly been in the first half season, I can give him playing time in the preseason, so that he can build himself up and then continue.
“The moment he came in, he was not nearly as fit as the other payers and that doesn't help in the beginning.
Chiesa also revealed that he never had the opportunity to extend his contract with Juventus for his exit. Thiago Motta, who was fired in March, informed the player that he was not part of his plans.
“I was never offered a renewal, there were contacts to talk about it after the European championship, but nobody ever came back to me,” he said. “When I returned after the holidays and the wedding, I immediately spoke with Thiago Motta, who told me clearly and bone:” You are not part of the project, find yourself a team. “