Federico Chiesa has stated his desire to stay at Liverpool despite struggling for regular minutes. The Italian moved to Anfield in 2024 as Arne Slot's first signing but made only one start and 26 appearances in the Premier League last season. Liverpool finished fourth and Slot was sacked after winning the title in his debut campaign. Chiesa scored three goals in all competitions.
Quotes on His Future
"I am doing the best I can to have a chance here - and then we will see," he said. "At the minute, the only thing I am thinking about is Liverpool."
He also spoke about the new manager: "I don't know - it is difficult to say [if it is a fresh start under Iraola]. It is always a fresh start at the beginning of the year. Maybe there have been too many fresh starts. But I don't care, I am trying to do my best for this new manager. Last season under Arne Slot, I was trying to do my best too."
"Last year, I felt ready for a bigger role, then it depended on the coach whether he wanted me to play or not. Of course I wanted to play more but it is what it is. The gaffer decided to do so, he had his gameplans, he took his decisions, I have nothing to say about that. It is football. This year, let us say it is a new chapter."
Transfer Context
Liverpool are seeking a winger after Mohamed Salah left at contract expiration. The club already signed Victor Munoz from Osasuna and held interest in RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, but the Ivorian appears headed for Real Madrid. This gives Chiesa an opportunity to carve out a role as Liverpool begin a new era under Iraola.
