Mansion Sports – Federico Chiesa has confirmed his intention to find a way back to Serie A after enduring a disappointing spell at Liverpool that left him marginalized under the leadership of Arne Slot.

Despite being part of the Premier League title-winning squad, the Italy international struggled to secure consistent playing time and is now targeting a return to Italy in an effort to revive his career.

Disappointment at Anfield and the Arne Slot Era

Chiesa's move to Liverpool was supposed to mark the beginning of a brilliant new chapter, but the reality proved far more complicated.

Although he showed promise during the early stages of his tenure, the winger gradually fell out of favor and finished the season with only 726 minutes played across all competitions.

Speaking about his limited involvement, the forward openly explained how his situation deteriorated under Slot.

"Since the beginning of 2026, I have played very little. I have a very good relationship with Liverpool. In January, the club and Slot told me that I could not leave; they needed me, also because of squad numbers."

"We were in an emergency situation. I understood the situation and I accepted it with a smile," Chiesa told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

"I want to play. If I do not get consistent playing time in the Premier League, I have to look elsewhere. I barely played in my first year at Liverpool, and in the last year, very little."

"I will attend the training camp in the United States, then I will speak with the club and the new manager, Iraola, and we will see what happens."

Juventus Remains in His Heart

The bond between Chiesa and Juventus remains unbroken, at least from the player's perspective.

After a departure from Turin that did not go smoothly, the winger has now revealed that he never truly wanted to leave the Bianconeri and is open to a sensational return.

He denied rumors regarding excessive salary demands, insisting that he was pushed aside by the management and technical staff rather than choosing to leave for financial reasons.

"I would love to return to Juventus," admitted Chiesa. "It was also said that I asked for a lot of money, but the reality is different: I was never offered a contract extension. We never even discussed it."

"Giuntoli and Thiago Motta told me: 'Fede, we do not need you: find another team.' I was fortunate; I restarted my career with one of the five best clubs in the world, Liverpool. But Juventus will always be in my heart and I want to return. I never discussed money with Juve and I never will."

Commitment to the National Team and Fitness Issues

Chiesa also addressed the controversy surrounding his absence from the Italy national team during the crucial World Cup play-off matches in March.

Criticized by some for allegedly being unwilling to represent his country, the winger used the opportunity to clarify the situation regarding his physical condition and his commitment to the Azzurri shirt, while thanking the interim coaching staff for their public support during that difficult period.

"[Coach Gennaro] Gattuso already said it, and I thank him for that. Rino is an extraordinary person, a rare figure in football. Unfortunately, injuries can happen, and I arrived at Coverciano with some physical problems."

"The fact is that I was sent home after consultations with the doctors, and I had to spend one and a half weeks on the sidelines with Liverpool. I understand that people may think other things at a time like this, but I have also achieved victories with the national team!"

"Some people sometimes forget that... The only pain I feel is seeing Italy fail to qualify for the World Cup. I am deeply attached to that blue shirt, and I suffer because of it," said Chiesa.

Looking Ahead to a New Season

With the possibility of returning to Italy becoming increasingly realistic, Chiesa is not ruling out any destination.

Although Juventus remains his preferred choice, the former Fiorentina star simply wants to become "the center of attention" again, emphasizing that playing consistently is his only priority after two difficult seasons in England, where he feels his career development has stagnated.

"I am open to anything; the important thing is to play. I do not have the assumption that I must always be a starter. I am ready to fight for my place, wherever that may be," concluded Chiesa.