What's next for Federico Chiesa? Liverpool makes a transfer decision amid the winger's nightmare debut season at Anfield

WHAT HAPPENED?

Having seen their gamble last summer fall short, Liverpool could quickly bid farewell to Chiesa. Calciomercato calls it a "certain goodbye," with the upcoming summer transfer window an opportunity to move on, and Serie A a "possible" destination for the Euro 2020 winner.

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Injuries have defined Chiesa's career since his international breakthrough during Italy's European Championship triumph almost four years ago. Juventus gave up and let him go surprisingly cheaply, for just £12.5 million ($16.2 million), but the winger has fared worse at Liverpool. A combination of fitness issues and failing to properly impress Arne Slot has resulted in just 11 appearances in all competitions, and only 25 minutes in the Premier League.

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Napoli is considered the most likely option for the winger. He is believed to have the admiration of Antonio Conte, while the club has not replaced Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after selling the Georgian in January when he left for Paris Saint-Germain. Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho has also been strongly courted.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Napoli is thought to be an acceptable option for Chiesa, but a major caveat to leaving Liverpool would be taking a pay cut to move elsewhere. The Reds could also authorize a loan if a permanent deal proves unworkable.