Liverpool have reportedly made Italian international winger Federico Chiesa available for transfer this summer, setting a surprisingly low asking price of just €15 million. According to Foot Mercato, this decision has put a host of top Serie A clubs on high alert, with a four-way battle now emerging in his native Italy for his signature.
Atalanta have reportedly made signing the Euro 2020 hero their top priority as they look to add elite attacking talent to their squad for the new season. Their clear intent positions them as the current favourites to land the winger. However, they are not alone in the race. Fellow Italian clubs Roma and Bologna are also closely monitoring the situation, ready to make a move should the opportunity arise. Perhaps the most intriguing link is a potential return to Fiorentina, the club where Chiesa first established himself as one of Europe’s most exciting young talents. An emotional homecoming to Florence could be a compelling option for the player.
The modest €15 million valuation strongly suggests that Liverpool are highly motivated to facilitate a quick sale. This could be due to the player entering the final year of his contract or a mutual decision that his future lies elsewhere after his spell at Anfield. By setting an affordable price, Liverpool are likely encouraging a bidding war among the Italian clubs, hoping to secure a swift departure and free up valuable space on their wage bill for other potential signings this summer. Federico Chiesa’s time at Liverpool appears to be over, and a return to Serie A now seems imminent.