Transfer Market: Federico Chiesa Is Drifting Further Away from Liverpool; It’s Now a Two-Horse Race, While Others Watch from the Sidelines
Federico Chiesa is drifting further and further away from Liverpool. His exclusion from the Reds’ Champions League roster has reignited scenarios that seemed to have been put on hold since the summer: according to a report by “MatchdayHQ,” the former Juventus player’s future could take a decisive turn as early as January. Andoni Iraola continues to view him as a marginal player, and the 1997-born forward is seriously considering the idea of leaving Anfield on loan to regain playing time and a more central role.
La Liga is showing interest in the young player, who is following in his father’s footsteps, and a two-way race is emerging between Valencia and Atlético Madrid. The Valencia-based club had already tested the waters to gauge the feasibility of the deal, and now, following a difficult start to the season (just one point in four games), it is seeking immediate reinforcements on the flanks. The Harvey Elliott deal has created a direct line of communication between Valencia and Liverpool, and the Spanish club could try to replicate the same type of agreement: a straight loan, with the option to buy in La Liga.
The other possibility points to Atlético Madrid. Diego Simeone is considering adding an attacking winger capable of providing bursts of speed and depth, especially if physical issues or drops in performance were to arise among the current players. Chiesa, based on his characteristics, would fit seamlessly—at least on paper—into Cholo’s system. Atlético, however, is at a disadvantage compared to Valencia, even though they are aware that the player’s situation could evolve rapidly well before the winter transfer window.
One final possibility points to Italy, although there are no concrete suitors at this time. Over the past twelve months, Juventus, Inter, and Roma have all expressed interest in Chiesa more or less explicitly, but none of the three has ever made a decisive move. The situation, however, could change: much will depend on European competition requirements and squad dynamics. It’s also not impossible that clubs like Milan or Como, depending on their needs for wingers and their European campaign, might consider a last-minute opportunity.
