Juventus don reportedly start talks with Liverpool to bring back forward Federico Chiesa for January transfer window. The 28-year-old join Reds from Juve for cheap £12m deal for summer 2024, but e never reach the expected level for Anfield.
Chiesa struggle with injuries and e dey peripheral for Liverpool team wey win Premier League last season, feature only six times for top flight. Italy international, wey many Liverpool fans still admire, don start only one of 15 Premier League games this term, and e only do three sub appearances for Champions League.
Even as Mohamed Salah dey away for AFCON and Alexander Isak plus Hugo Ekitike dey injured, Chiesa start as sub again for Liverpool 2-2 draw against Fulham last weekend. Chiesa contract go June 2028, but lack of regular football don spark transfer talk for January.
Chiesa to Juventus Hinges on Liverpool Decision
Journalist Fabrizio Romano report say Juventus don formally contact Liverpool to show interest to re-sign Chiesa this month. Serie A giants dey look to strengthen squad with new winger, and Chiesa dey well-regarded by Juve chiefs.
Chiesa ready to return Turin, but January deal go depend on Liverpool, wey go decide whether to let attacker leave or keep am for first team. Slot fit no wan lose Chiesa now as Liverpool dey light for attack; Isak go sideline long, Ekitike dey close to return, and Salah go back from AFCON before month end.
La Gazzetta dello Sport talk say Juventus dey consider loan move for Chiesa and dem don increase chase after dem see say player dey willing to re-join. Even though Chiesa dey okay for Anfield, the chance to play regular football for Juve under his former Italy coach Luciano Spalletti – wey compare am to Italy tennis star Jannik Sinner – fit make offer attractive.
