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– Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has joined MLS side Los Angeles FC following his departure from Juventus.
– The 37-year-old centre-back left the Serie A side at the end of the season after 17 years.
– Chiellini won nine Serie A titles, as well as the Coppa Italia five times, after joining the Turin club in 2005.
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– The defender, who played 117 times for his country, announced his move on Twitter wearing an LAFC cap and shirt with the caption, “The next chapter”.
The Next Chapter@LAFC pic.twitter.com/AV4ITgDfx3
— Giorgio Chiellini (@chiellini) June 13, 2022
– Chiellini said on Italian radio he needed “an experience elsewhere in order to slowly end my career as a player”.
– He did not add when he would finish playing, but was “mentally ready” to work as a director.
– Chiellini told Radio Anch’io Sport: “I can move to a growing league where I can also grow myself.
– “I would like to get involved with everything that happens off the pitch, but it’s going to take hard work, patience and sacrifice.”
🇺🇸 I felt very strongly about this new chapter in my career and I’m grateful to @LAFC for this opportunity. I’m thankful for all my years with Juventus and I’m looking forward to winning many more trophies in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/Udt1Lp3yY6
— Giorgio Chiellini (@chiellini) June 13, 2022
– Chiellini retired from international duty earlier this month, with his final match at Wembley when European champions Italy lost the Finalissima to Copa America winners Argentina.
