Atletico Madrid among the teams rejected by Chiesa Federico Chiesa, Italian forward of Liverpool, has rejected offers from several teams, including Atletico Madrid, to remain at the English club. According to reports, the player is convinced that he can earn a place in the team under the new coach Andoni Iraola. Atletico Madrid was one of the most insistent teams in trying to sign Chiesa, but the player preferred to stay at Liverpool. The red-and-white club, which finished fourth in the last La Liga season with 57 points (17 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses), is looking to strengthen its attack for the next campaign. ## Why doesn't Chiesa want to leave Liverpool? Chiesa, who joined Liverpool in 2024 for a fee of €12 million plus add-ons, has had a limited impact on the team. In his 50 competitive appearances, he has only started in 9 matches, but has contributed 5 goals and 5 assists. Despite his lack of minutes, the 29-year-old player believes he can earn the trust of Iraola. ## What does this mean for Atletico Madrid? Chiesa's refusal leaves Atletico Madrid in search of another forward. The team, which finished last season with 51 goals scored and 32 conceded, needs to strengthen its attack to compete for the title, as it finished 22 points behind leader Barcelona. Their next match, against Elche (18th in the table), is scheduled for February 21, 2027.