Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa is reportedly prepared to accept a reduction in his salary to secure a departure from Anfield this summer, according to Italian media. The 28-year-old Italy international, who joined Liverpool from Juventus for an initial £10 million in the summer of 2024, is said to be keen on a return to Serie A after a challenging two-year spell in England.
According to a report from Calciomercato, Chiesa is now considering a move back to Italy and would be willing to lower his current earnings, which are estimated at around €6-6.5 million per year, to facilitate a transfer. The winger arrived at Liverpool as manager Arne Slot's first signing for the club, but his time on Merseyside has been hampered by injuries and intense competition for places in the forward line.
Chiesa has made just 48 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions, contributing five goals and five assists. His opportunities have been particularly limited this season, with only one Premier League start to his name, as the club secured the league title. Despite being under contract until the summer of 2028, the report suggests the player is eager to sever ties with the champions for good.
The potential departure aligns with a period of transition anticipated at Liverpool this summer, with midfield Curtis Jones also linked with an exit. Sources indicate that Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Serie A champions Inter Milan are among the clubs monitoring Jones's situation, with his current Liverpool contract set to expire in 2027 and no new agreement currently in place, according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
For Chiesa, a move would offer a chance to reignite a career that once saw him regarded as one of Europe's most exciting wide attackers, particularly during his time at Juventus and with the Italian national team. His willingness to compromise financially underscores his desire for regular first-team football ahead of the latter stages of his career.
For Liverpool, Chiesa's potential departure would free up both a squad place and significant wages, allowing Slot to further mould his attacking options ahead of the new season. The club's recruitment team is expected to be active, with reports also linking them to a move for a Barcelona defender. The developments around Chiesa and Jones suggest a busy summer of ins and outs is on the horizon at Anfield as the club plans its title defence.
