Atlético eye Chiesa as Liverpool deem him surplus, €15m price tag

Under the shadow of Anfield’s empty north stand, 28‑year‑old Federico Chiesa watches the clock tick towards January, aware that Liverpool have placed him on the transfer list at roughly €15 million and that Atlético de Madrid are monitoring his situation closely.

Liverpool’s new hierarchy

The Italian winger has not featured in any Premier League or Champions League squad under new manager Andoni Iraola. "El italiano, fuera de los planes de Andoni Iraola" reads a recent report, underscoring his exclusion. Recent signings Victor Muñoz and Barcola have effectively buried any remaining chances of a comeback.

Chiesa remained at Anfield after the summer, but his minutes evaporated. In the previous campaign he logged 36 appearances, netted three goals and supplied three assists, yet he started only once in the league and accumulated just 339 minutes of play.

Atlético’s renewed interest

Atlético de Madrid, whose home is the Metropolitano, have revived their pursuit, with Simeone historically favouring the forward. Earlier attempts to sign him fell through in favour of Raspadori, and Valencia also expressed interest.

"Periodista Deportivo" and "Compartir" headlines announced that the club are studying the player for a January move. The report added that his name had hovered over several clubs in Europa during the summer, yet he stayed at Anfield.

Should the transfer materialise, Chiesa would return to LaLiga, hoping to rediscover the explosive, vertical style that made him a feared attacker across the continent.

His career peaked at Juventus, where he recorded 14 goals and nine assists in 43 matches, and he shone for Italia at Euro 2020, scoring two decisive goals en route to the tournament triumph.

While Liverpool list a €15 million price, Atlético’s interest signals a possible revival for a player who once dominated the European stage and now seeks a fresh start in Spain.