Liverpool flop Federico Chiesa presented with 'golden opportunity' as Reds look to cut their losses on £12.5m transfer

After racking up just 466 minutes over 14 games this season, AS state that Chiesa wants to leave Liverpool this summer - either on loan or permanently - in search of regular game time. The report adds he 'will be leaving' Anfield in the coming weeks or months and Atletico Madrid and Napoli are interested in the winger.

Chiesa swapped Juventus for Liverpool last summer in what seemed like a bargain deal worth up to £12.5 million ($17m). But the Italian barely played, did not always look fit, and does not seem to be the player he once was. As a result, AS say this is a 'golden opportunity' for Atletico to move for the 27-year-old. However, he would not be a first-team regular at Diego Simeone's side, so his situation may not improve with a move there.

The report adds that former Fiorentina star Chiesa, who scored two goals and bagged two assists for Liverpool this season, wants to represent Italy at the 2026 World Cup. Therefore, getting regular football is a must and that is partly why a Reds exit is being considered.

It remains to be seen if Chiesa, who has been behind Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Luis Diaz in the attacking pecking order at Anfield, will leave Liverpool for good this summer - with his contract expiring in 2028.