Slot's decision to leave Chiesa out of the club's pre-season tour has made it clear that he is no longer a part of the Reds' plans. This has led to interest from other teams, including Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho. However, Chiesa has rejected the approach to join the Turkish club.
Chiesa joined Liverpool from Juventus for around €15 million and has expressed frustration with not being able to play regularly. In an interview, he spoke about the challenges he faced in his first season with the team, including feeling left behind and struggling with injuries.
"At the beginning, I felt frustrated with the big change and being far behind the group," Chiesa said. "Then there was the injury. Up until the match against PSG, Liverpool was ahead of everyone, in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup, and among the favourites in the Champions League, which PSG won."
Despite his frustration, Chiesa has put aside his personal ambitions to support the team. He is now in high demand, with several Italian clubs, including AC Milan, Napoli, and Atalanta, interested in signing him. At 27, Chiesa is still in his prime and is seen as an underrated gem in the Liverpool squad.
Other Italian teams are eager to sign Chiesa, who is viewed as a valuable asset. Meanwhile, Liverpool is focused on signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, which could further reduce Chiesa's playing time.