Federico Chiesa considers a return to Serie A in January

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Federico Chiesa considers a return to Serie A in January
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Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa is reportedly weighing a potential return to Italy during the January transfer window. The 28-year-old joined the Premier League side from Juventus in 2024, but his tenure has been limited by recurring injury issues and a lack of consistent playing time. Reports indicate that Liverpool may offer the player to Italian clubs, with Napoli mentioned as a possible destination. Manager Andoni Iraola currently holds other plans for his squad, leaving Chiesa on the sidelines as he recovers from his latest fitness setback. The transition away from Merseyside is framed as a necessary move for all parties, allowing the club to restructure its roster while providing the forward an opportunity to restart his career in his home country.

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  • Federico Chiesa is sidelined for several weeks with a recurring injury.
  • Napoli is considered a potential landing spot for the forward in January.
  • Andoni Iraola is not currently prioritizing the player in his squad selections.
  • The 28-year-old moved to Liverpool from Juventus in 2024.
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  • 9:55 AMYahoo SportsReport: Liverpool star could head back home in January
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Federico Chiesa and Liverpool, why an Italy return now feels inevitableThere is a sadness to this story because Federico Chiesa has always carried himself like a footballer supporters want to believe ...

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