The legend who led Italy to the European Championship as captain of Italy has put down the balls: it’s time to start a new chapter – Soccernet.ee

Giorgio Chiellini, who lifted the EC trophy in the summer of 2021 as captain of the Italian national team, has announced that he will end his excellent career.

Chiellini, 39, played his last match on Saturday as Los Angeles FC lost 1-2 to Columbus Crew in the US MLS professional championship final. Chiellini, who played 90 minutes for LAFC in the final, said after the match that he would take some time to think before making the final decision, but as you can see, it didn’t take him long to make the decision. his choice.

“I have traveled a unique and unforgettable path. But now it is time to start new chapters, face new challenges and fill the pages of the book of life with important and exciting events”, Chiellini wrote on social media at the end of his 23 years. playing career.

Chiellini, who joined Livorno in 2000, then moved to Turin, where he played himself as a Juvnetus legend. Under his leadership, the club won nine consecutive championships between 2011 and 2020 and also won the Italian Cup five times. Chiellini made 117 appearances for Italy and scored eight goals, ranking fifth on the all-time list. He concluded his career with the national team in the summer of 2022 Very final After.

According to Football Italia, Juventus are now awaiting the return of the central defender, but not as a player, but as a defensive force. Chiellini is placed in the vice-president position vacated by Pavel Nedved.

You were the most beautiful and intense journey of my life.
You have been my everything. With you I have traveled a unique and unforgettable journey.
But now it’s time to start new chapters, face new challenges and write other important and exciting pages of life. pic.twitter.com/IjHDDE4jMe
— Giorgio Chiellini (@chiellini) December 12, 2023