News Focus
- Federico Chiesa considers leaving Liverpool after just one season in England
- Serie A club Como want the Italian international for their Champions League squad
- The Lombardy side must sign more homegrown players to meet league registration rules
- Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas manages the ambitious club
Italian winger Federico Chiesa may cut his Liverpool career short. The 28-year-old has found life difficult at Anfield since his transfer from Juventus last year.
Como have emerged as surprise candidates to rescue the Euro 2020 winner. The Serie A team qualified for the Champions League only two seasons after winning promotion from the second tier.
The club urgently needs more Italian talent. League regulations force teams to include a set number of local players in their matchday squads. Chiesa would satisfy this requirement while strengthening their attack.
Liverpool paid €12 million plus extra fees to sign the forward in 2024. However, regular minutes on the pitch have proved hard to find. Earlier reports connected him with AC Milan, AS Roma and Napoli.
Uncertainty in the Liverpool dugout might push him towards the exit. Reports claim the Merseyside club could soon search for a new manager. This potential upheaval makes a return to Italy more attractive.
Como can offer Chiesa something his current employers cannot guarantee: a starring role in Europe’s top competition. Their rapid rise under manager Cesc Fabregas presents an exciting project for the unsettled star.