Chiesa on Juventus exit: "They told me I wasn't needed"

Federico Chiesa, who finished his second season at Liverpool with 726 minutes played and 3 goals, is seriously considering a move. The winger admitted that after a promising start, he saw very little action in 2026, even though the club blocked his exit in January due to a staffing crisis.

I would have liked to return to Juventus. I would never have left. People said I demanded a lot of money, but the truth is different: I was never offered a contract extension. Cristiano Giuntoli and Thiago Motta simply told me: "Fede, we don't need you, find yourself a team." Federico Chiesa

The Italian international confirmed he is open to any offers that guarantee consistent playing time, not excluding a return to Serie A with clubs like Como. Chiesa also noted he plans to speak with new head coach Andoni Iraola about his role following the club's pre-season tour in the USA.

Regarding his absence from the Italian national team's playoff matches, Chiesa dismissed rumors of internal conflicts, clarifying that physical issues were the sole reason for his unavailability. He stressed that to return to his best, he needs at least 1,000 minutes of football per season.