Federico Chiesa makes it very clear how he feels about Arne Slot after Liverpool firing
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesFederico ChiesaArne Slot was the man responsible for bringing Federico Chiesa to Liverpool in 2024, as he made the Italian his only signing during the summer that he arrived at the clubFederico Chiesa sent a message to Arne Slot(Image: Getty Images)Federico Chiesa wished Arne Slot all the best for the future following the Dutchman's dismissal by Liverpool over the weekend.Slot was the man responsible for bringing Chiesa to Liverpool in 2024, as he made the Italian his only signing during the summer when he arrived at the club.Chiesa was viewed as an opportunistic buy when Liverpool signed him from Juventus, but the transfer simply has not worked out.The Italian has started just two Premier League games during his two seasons at the club and will surely leave this summer.Despite the lack of minutes he was afforded under Slot, Chiesa sent a classy message to his former boss, writing: "Thank you gaffer for everything, good luck for your future."Liverpool is closing in on an agreement with Andoni Iraola to replace Slot ahead of the 2026-27 season.Following the Reds' decision to part ways with Slot, it quickly became apparent that former Bournemouth boss Iraola was Liverpool's preferred candidate to take over at Anfield.Slot is said to have been shocked by the decision, which was communicated to him just 90 minutes before Liverpool officially confirmed the news at around 12.30 p.m. BST on Saturday.Liverpool fired Slot because the club feels a shift in its style of play is needed to bounce back from a disappointing season.The Reds also feel the Premier League landscape has changed in recent years, requiring a different set of skills.Andoni Iraola is expected to replace Slot(Image: Getty Images)Many Liverpool fans were left frustrated by the team's performances this term and by a perceived passive approach, and the club intends to hire a replacement who will implement a more aggressive, front-foot style.That replacement looks likely to be Iraola, who left Bournemouth when his contract expired at the end of the season.Liverpool hopes to have formalized Iraola's appointment by the time the World Cup gets underway on June 11.Iraola spent three years at Bournemouth and narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification this season, which is a remarkable feat considering the club's relatively meager financial power and the host of important players sold during his time there.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCFederico ChiesaArne Slot
