It’s fair to say Federico Chiesa’s first season at Liverpool didn’t go how everyone would have hoped, with the 27-year-old Italy international making just 14 appearances totalling fewer than 500 minutes across all competitions. Most assumed he was set to make a quick departure and return to Serie A over the summer.

Federico Chiesa is reported to have informed Liverpool of his desire to stay at the club this summer despite consistent transfer exit rumours. The Italian arrived at Liverpool last summer but underwhelmed during his debut term,