Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa Changes His Mind on Future at Anfield
Federico Chiesa appears to have had a shift in perspective about his Liverpool future since the beginning of the summer, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Back in June, Romano told CaughtOffside that Chiesa was considering a return to Serie A after a frustrating debut season with limited playing time. Speculation around the 27-year-old’s future had been swirling for months, especially after he was left out of Liverpool’s pre-season tour of Asia.
Although he didn’t feature in the Community Shield, Chiesa came off the bench in Liverpool’s Premier League opener against Bournemouth last Friday and scored a crucial late goal in front of the Kop — a moment he dedicated to manager Arne Slot.
Romano’s Latest on Chiesa’s Situation
On Monday night, Romano shared an update on X (formerly Twitter), revealing that Chiesa and his representatives have now told Liverpool that he wants to stay at the club. The departure of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich has seemingly created new opportunities for Chiesa, leading to his change of heart.
Romano wrote: “Federico Chiesa and his agent have informed Liverpool about clear desire to stay at the club. Chiesa considered to leave in June/July when LFC rejected bids for Diaz and Federico was left out of Asian tour. Now Diaz left, more space and that goal to open new chapter.”
Could This Be the Turning Point for Chiesa at Liverpool?
Chiesa’s Liverpool career appeared to be heading toward an early end, especially after a minor injury kept him out of the summer tour. But his decisive goal against Bournemouth may mark a turning point and the beginning of a more meaningful role this season.
He could draw inspiration from Ryan Gravenberch, who had a tough first season before becoming a vital player — now even considered ‘irreplaceable’ by some reporters.
However, competition remains fierce. With Cody Gakpo, Hugo Ekitike, and Mohamed Salah all scoring last Friday and the potential arrival of Alexander Isak, earning consistent starts won’t be easy for Chiesa.
Still, as past seasons have shown, injuries or squad rotation often bring unexpected chances. If Chiesa stays ready, he could seize those moments.
For now, his renewed commitment is a boost for fans, who showed their support with a rousing chant at Anfield on Friday night — a clear sign he still holds a special place in their hearts.
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