Star player ready to leave Liverpool this January, willing to take a pay cut.
On 15 January 2026, Gazzetta dello Sport, a renowned Italian sports media outlet, reported the latest stance of Federico Chiesa, the unfortunate forward of Liverpool, a leading Premier League club, amid speculation that he might transfer in the January transfer window.
Federico Chiesa has been consistently linked with a move after receiving limited opportunities from Liverpool manager Arne Slot, accumulating only 995 minutes across 35 appearances since joining from Juventus last season, scoring 4 goals and providing 5 assists.
Previously, reports indicated that Liverpool was reluctant to let Federico Chiesa leave during this winter transfer window, even on loan, due to limited attacking options after Alexander Isak suffered a serious injury sidelining him for an extended period, and Hugo Ekitike only recently recovered from a hamstring strain following intense competition.
However, Gazzetta dello Sport recently revealed that Federico Chiesa wishes to return to Juventus and is prepared to accept a lower wage than he currently earns at Liverpool. His motivation is not financial but driven by the emotional desire to rejoin his former club in Italy's Serie A.
This season, Arne Slot promoted 17-year-old rising star Rio Nguemoha to the senior team, even registering him for the UEFA Champions League before Federico Chiesa, who was included only later due to an emergency caused by Giovanni Leoni's severe injury sidelining him long-term.
Chiesa's chances at Liverpool may further diminish once Mohamed Salah returns from representing Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations next week. Consequently, he is likely to accept a weekly wage reduction from £150,000 to seek more playing opportunities back at Juventus.
