Federico Chiesa was supposed to light up Merseyside with Italian flair and Euro 2020-winning pedigree. Instead, he’s spent more time learning Scouse slang than creating chances. Now, Napoli—who clearly haven’t watched all of last season’s tape—want to give Chiesa a fresh start back home in Italy. If nothing else, it’s a classic Serie A redemption arc waiting to be filmed.
The winger—whose six forgettable Premier League appearances were as impactful as a soggy biscuit in a tea storm—has reportedly been excluded from Liverpool’s Asia tour. Why? Because Liverpool and Chiesa’s agent are frantically trying to uncouple like a reality show breakup. Napoli have emerged as serious suitors, and with Antonio Conte demanding all deals be done before July 30, the clock is ticking louder than a San Paolo stadium drum.
Chiesa Salary the Real Drama Queen
Let’s talk wages. Chiesa is pulling in around £120,000 a week—a lot for someone whose Anfield highlights could fit into a TikTok reel. That’s been the main hurdle for Italian clubs. Napoli want him, but not at that cost. And fair play to them—spending big on a player who ghosted the Premier League isn’t good business. Still, Conte wants him in Castel di Sangro by month-end. That means compromise, persuasion, or possibly witchcraft.
Chiesa Deal Deadline: All Eyes on July 30
Napoli’s flirtation with Bologna’s Dan Ndoye seemed to cool their Chiesa ambitions, but now the Italian winger is back in pole position—assuming he lowers his price tag and learns the word “press.” Liverpool, meanwhile, would be happy to recoup the £12.5 million they paid Juventus last year. If it means saving on dry cleaning unused kits, even better.
His Second Act: Napoli’s Gamble or Masterstroke?
The story of Chiesa might just get its Act II in the Serie A theatre. From Premier League misfit to Neapolitan hero—or maybe just another cautionary tale. One thing’s for sure: if Napoli pull this off and Chiesa finds his spark again, Conte might look like a genius. And if not? Well, at least he’ll look stylish doing it.
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