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Liverpool star to strike brutal agreement to force exit
TL;DR
Liverpool's Federico Chiesa is prepared to take a pay cut to secure his exit from the club this summer. His limited playing time has fueled speculation about his departure since he joined.
Key points
- Federico Chiesa is a Liverpool star.
- Chiesa is willing to take a pay cut to leave.
- He has had limited playing time for two seasons.
- Speculation about his exit has been ongoing since his arrival.
- A move in the summer of 2025 seems likely.
Liverpool
Liverpool star to strike brutal agreement to force exit
One Liverpool star is ready to do something drastic in order to leave the club this summer.
Calciomercato.com claims Federico Chiesa is willing to take a paycut in order to force a move out of Liverpool this summer. Chiesa has been heavily linked with a move away after barely featuring for the second straight season.
In fact, Chiesa has largely been linked with that move since arriving. January 2025 saw questions asked and a move in the summer of 2025 looked inevitable.
Instead, the Italian winger remained with Liverpool - to much surprise. A fantastic start to the season didn't materialise to consistent minutes and now it would be genuinely shocking if Chiesa didn't leave after this season.
One massive problem has been an unwillingness to take a paycut, with Italian clubs unable to match his wages at Liverpool. That's an issue that now looks resolved as Chiesa is now willing to accept less money in order to get out.
Chiesa, then, can be added to the ever-growing list of exits at Liverpool this summer. One who, in many eyes, never really got the chance he should have.
Federico Chiesa: Situation Summary
Liverpool Performance and Stats
As of 5 May 2026, Federico Chiesa’s debut season at Anfield has been largely peripheral. The 28-year-old winger has made 24 Premier League appearances but managed only one start, logging a mere 281 minutes. While he has scored three goals across all competitions—including late strikes as a substitute—he has struggled to integrate into Arne Slot’s tactical setup. Most recently, he made a three-minute cameo in the 3–2 defeat to on 3 May, having been an unused substitute for several prior fixtures. He currently maintains a modest FotMob rating of 6.27.
Q&A
Why is Federico Chiesa looking to leave Liverpool?
Federico Chiesa is seeking to leave Liverpool due to limited playing time over the past two seasons.
What drastic measure is Chiesa willing to take to exit Liverpool?
Chiesa is willing to accept a pay cut in order to facilitate his move away from Liverpool.
When did Chiesa's potential exit from Liverpool become a topic of discussion?
Chiesa's potential exit has been discussed since his arrival, with increased speculation around a move in the summer of 2025.