Federico Chiesa has made his position plain: if he cannot find consistency in the Premier League, he says he will have to look elsewhere. The Liverpool forward is not talking about a done deal or a farewell tour, but he has pushed his future into the open after a season in which he managed 726 minutes, 3 goals and 3 assists.
Why his minutes matter
Chiesa's frustration is easy to understand. He did not start a single Premier League game in 2026, and he made only 3 appearances from Liverpool's final 7 league games of the season. That is a thin run for a player who has been signed to contribute more than occasional cameos.
He said: "I've played very little since the start of 2026. I have a great relationship with Liverpool. In January, the club and Slot told me I couldn't leave; they needed me, partly for numerical reasons. We were in a tight spot. I understood the situation and I was left smiling."
The message in that quote is pretty direct. Chiesa is not burning bridges, and he is not pretending the minutes have been good enough either.
What happens next
The next step is a conversation after his training camp in the US. Chiesa said he will talk to Liverpool and the new manager, Andoni Iraola, before deciding what comes next.
He also told the Liverpool Echo: "If I don't find consistency in the Premier League, I'll have to look elsewhere."
That is the clearest line in the story. Chiesa has not forced a move, and nobody has confirmed that he is leaving, but he has put a summer exit firmly on the table if the role stays the same. For Liverpool, the issue is straightforward enough: either he gets a run of games, or this becomes a transfer story very quickly.
FAQ
Will Federico Chiesa leave Liverpool this summer?
He has not said he is definitely leaving, but he has made it clear that a move is possible if the situation does not improve. Chiesa said he would need consistency in the Premier League and will speak to Liverpool and the new manager, Andoni Iraola, after a training camp in the US.
Why is Federico Chiesa considering an exit from Liverpool?
His own comments point to playing time. Chiesa said he barely played in his first year at Liverpool and very little in the last one, while he did not start a single Premier League game in 2026.
How much did Federico Chiesa play for Liverpool last season?
He totalled 726 minutes last season, which is roughly eight full matches. In that time he scored 3 goals and made 3 assists.
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