Two La Liga options emerge for Liverpool outcast Federico Chiesa
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Federico Chiesa, surplus to requirements at Liverpool, is attracting interest from two Spanish clubs ahead of the January window.
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Attributed to original sourceFederico Chiesa’s chances of earning regular playing time at Liverpool are at an all-time low, but the latest reports on Thursday claim that there is still interest in the former Italy international from LaLiga, potentially including Atletico Madrid.
Report Atletico Madrid and Valencia interested in Chiesa Chiesa is now into his third season at Anfield after being forced away from Juventus in the summer of 2024. The former Juventus and Fiorentina attacker has always found minutes hard to come by at Anfield, though, playing for just 104 minutes in the Premier League in his first season in England and then making just one Premier League start in 2025-26.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – AUGUST 25: Federico Chiesa of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James’ Park on August 25, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) He has not yet appeared in any competitive fixture for Liverpool this season, and has recently been excluded from the club’s Champions League squad list , even though the injured Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley have been included.
Not for the first time in his Liverpool career, Chiesa is being linked with a potential move away from the club ahead of the January transfer window.
According to Thursday’s reports from Calciomercato.com , there are two potential options emerging for Chiesa in LaLiga.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 2: Federico Chiesa #14 of Liverpool and Harvey Elliott #19 look on before a preseason friendly against Leeds United at Soldier Field on August 2, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) One option is at Valencia, who have had a disastrous start to the 2026-27 season and currently find themselves at the bottom of the LaLiga table with just one point after four matches.
They currently have Liverpool forward Harvey Elliott on their books on loan, and could potentially return to the negotiating table with Liverpool to discuss a potential deal for Chiesa as well.
Calciomercato claims that Atletico Madrid could also be a potential option for Chiesa in January, particularly given that Diego Simeone was unable to bring Nico Gonzalez back from Juventus after a successful loan spell in the Spanish capital in 2025-26.
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What happened
Liverpool are open to offloading Federico Chiesa after the Italian forward failed to establish himself at Anfield. Two La Liga clubs have reportedly emerged as potential destinations, offering Chiesa a route back to regular football. The move would give Liverpool flexibility on wages and squad registration, while the Spanish sides would gain a proven Champions League-level winger. No formal bid has been disclosed, and talks are described as exploratory at this stage.
Chance analysis
Chiesa's stagnation at Liverpool has been one of the more striking underwhelming moves of the recent transfer cycle, and a January exit now looks increasingly likely. A return to a league where he previously starred with Juventus — and one that fits his technical profile — could revive his career arc at a critical stage. For Liverpool, freeing up his wages and squad slot would tidy up a roster spot that has gone unused, while the unnamed Spanish suitors signal that his market value, though diminished, is not extinct.
Likely loss of a fringe squad attacker for Liverpool; potential attacking reinforcement for an unspecified La Liga side if completed.