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Juventus are exploring a sensational return for Federico Chiesa as they look to bolster Luciano Spalletti’s attacking options in the January window. [According](https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Juventus/30-12-2025/juve-norton-cuffy-rodriguez-e-chiesa-per-il-mercato-invernale.shtml) to **La Gazzetta dello Sport**, the idea of a Chiesa-bis” has moved beyond a mere suggestion at the Continassa, with the club considering a six-month loan deal from Liverpool.
Despite his departure in the summer of 2024, Chiesa remains highly regarded by many within the Juventus hierarchy. The move would offer the 28-year-old a chance to regain consistent playing time ahead of the World Cup, having featured for only 392 minutes in England this season. The report highlights that manager Luciano Spalletti is a significant proponent of the player’s versatility, having famously previously likened his importance to the national team to that of a tennis icon:
> “Chiesa is our Sinner.”
The Bianconeri are looking to provide an alternative to Kenan Yildiz and believe Chiesa’s ability to play on both flanks or as a “false nine” makes him an ideal candidate for an immediate impact without the need for an integration period.
While the operation remains in the exploratory phase and depends on Liverpool’s willingness to sanction a temporary exit, the prospect of a homecoming is gathering pace. Alongside Chiesa, Juventus are also monitoring other Premier League profiles, including West Ham’s Guido Rodriguez and Genoa’s breakout wing-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy, as they aim to arm Spalletti for a title charge in 2026.
Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN