After only one season in Liverpool, Federico Chiesa was associated with a return to Italy and could soon see left rise after a bomb declaration of a former rival in Homeland
Rumor has Federico Chiesa considering a switch to Italy before the summer transfer window is closed. A surprising transfer request has emerged from the home country of the Liverpool star, which can have important implications for the future of the player on Merseyside.
Liverpool acquired Chiesa, 27, from Juventus for £ 12.5 million, so that Arne Slot drew the only one in his inaugural summer as head coach. He agreed with a four-year contract to Anfield, but his first year was marred by injuries and difficulty securing the regular Premier League playing time.
As a result, the Italian international concluded the season with only one competition, a 3-2 loss for Brighton after the title was already secured, 14 in total performances, 466 minutes of playing time and only two scored goals.
Chiesa has since participated in the summer games for the 2025 season against Preston North End and Stoke City, the latter is a closed-door event, before it was announced that he would not participate in the Liverpool tour through the Far East.
This was officially attributed to a new, small injury issue that required evaluation, but during the weeks that the Reds were gone, this situation only served to stoke further transfer output, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Such a rumor that emerged from Italy at the end of July suggested Atalanta's interest. Sportitalia reported that the Serie A team is willing to pay € 12 million (£ 10.4 million) with Liverpool for 50 percent of its salary.
However, the deal can only continue after the sale of Atalanta of breathola lookman, where the club in the hope of securing £ 43.6 million (€ 50 million) from Inter Milan for the former EVerton star. Nevertheless, conversations were stuck, with Gazzetta Dello Sport among different sources that report a rejected range of £ 39.2 million (€ 45 million).
Lookman has now dropped a bomb, accusing his club of blocking a transfer and confirming that he has submitted a formal transfer request. On X he wrote: “In the past three years at Atalanta I have given absolutely everything. Not only as a football player, but as a person.
“I have always proudly worn the shirt and tried to represent this club and the city of Bergamo with heart, passion and dedication. I came here to help this special club grow with the hope and together we made memories that will stay with me forever.
“Winning the Europa League and standing shoulder to shoulder with my teammates who celebrate with our fans that evening was one of the most proud moments of my career to date. It still gives me goosebumps that think about it.
“Atalanta, and especially the supporters, have become a part of me. This place felt at home from the moment I arrived, and I have always tried to pay back that love – even in times when things behind the scenes have not been easy.
“That is what makes writing this so hard. I kept every moment, but feel that after three wonderful years in Bergamo it is the right time to continue and experience a new adventure.
“I and the ownership of the club, however, agree that it is now the right time and the club was clear that if there was an honest offer, they would allow me to move. Despite the fact that they now receive an offer in coordination with what I think the club is blocking the possibility that I don't understand.
“As a result and after many months of broken promises and what I think there has been a bad treatment for me if both a person and as a professional football player, I unfortunately have the feeling that I have no choice but to express for what I think is good and feels that enough is enough. I can confirm that I have now handed a formal transfer request.
“Even during the extremely difficult moments that I have endured, many of which have remained private and confidential, I have always tried to use the club, the fans and the team first and hoped that it would not come up here, but unfortunately I have the feeling that there is little choice now.
“The fans – the heartbeat of this club – I want to say this: I am really sorry that it came here. I hope you can understand this incredibly difficult situation. It is just to get on what I think is honest and correct. The support you have always given is incredible and the bond we have made together is special.
“I hope to work with the club to find a friendly solution for all parties as soon as possible. With love and gratitude, breathola.” It is still to be seen whether this development will influence the potential departure of Lookman from Atalanta, because the Italian side can either be sturdy or see it under pressure to discharge their uncertain star.
Liverpool can keep a close eye on the situation if Chiesa becomes the target of La Dea's attention if they are looking for a replacement. After being closed last season, Chiesa himself known that he was satisfied to stay in Anfield.
Nevertheless, he also acknowledged his interest to possibly return to Serie A. about transfers, he said: “That is something to think about in the summer. My family, my agent and I have a great relationship with Liverpool, and the goal is to be ready for the front season. We will find the best solution for everyone.
“I work every day with a Liverpool program to be in top condition for the tests on July 8. While I was from the team (with Juventus), I was able to train in good condition, but I missed playing friendly matches. I had to start all over again in Liverpool and that stopped me.
“I hope that (next season) it is my season, my dream is to participate in the World Cup. I played and won a European championship, the World Cup would be the best.”