Salah Holds the Keys: Could Chiesa's Juventus Return Do the Deal in January?
3 January 2026
What’s at stake
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s Egyptian star, is shaping the possibility that Federico Chiesa could return to Juventus in the current January window. The Italian club is reportedly open to a reunion, while Chiesa weighs his options after departing Juve in 2024.
Context and what to watch
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Chiesa isn’t pushing for a move, but the idea of going back to Juventus excites him. Liverpool, meanwhile, is cautious about a six‑month loan until Juventus’ longer‑term plans are clearer.
What could still happen
Chiesa’s exit to Liverpool in 2024 was tied to Juventus’ sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli and coach Tiago Motta. A potential return would reunite him with former Italy boss Luciano Spalletti and, in Juventus’ circles, with Giorgio Chiellini, who has ties to the club. Liverpool’s stance on a six‑month loan remains tentative until the squad’s future at Anfield is settled.
And the path forward may also hinge on Salah’s decision about staying beyond his current contract after the Africa Cup of Nations. Salah’s relationship with manager Arne Slot has been under public scrutiny lately as tensions flare on occasion.
Note: In transfer talk, as in fashion, you can plan all you like, but the runway is always crowded with surprises.
Bottom line
On balance, a Chiesa–Juventus reunion remains plausible but not guaranteed in the short term. Salah’s influence could tilt the scales, but nothing is inked until both clubs agree and Salah signs off on his own future.
Punchline 1: If this deal goes through, Klopp will finally admit that a wing is not a Wi‑Fi signal—it’s a real place where defenders disappear and goals appear. Punchline 2: Either way, the transfer saga will keep us busy—winter windows aren’t just for snow, they’re for plot twists and screaming headlines."
