Chiesa seeks transfer after limited play at Liverpool

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa has publicly expressed his frustration over a lack of playing time and indicated he will seek a transfer if his situation does not improve under new head coach Andoni Iraola. The 28-year-old Italian international, who joined the club from Juventus in 2024, made the comments in an interview with the Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport.

Chiesa stated that he has played very little since the start of 2026, failing to start a single Premier League match and making only three appearances from the bench in the final seven games of last season under former manager Arne Slot. He confirmed he will join the team's preseason training camp in the United States before holding talks with Iraola and club officials about his future. "If I don't find consistency in the Premier League, I'll have to look elsewhere," Chiesa said. He acknowledged the club blocked a potential January move due to squad needs at the time, but emphasized his need for regular football.

In the same interview, Chiesa also revealed that teammate Curtis Jones has asked him about life in Italy, fueling speculation about the English midfielder's future. "Jones just asked me what life is...