May 12, (THEWILL) – After nearly two decades with Juventus, Giorgio Chiellini, has confirmed that he will be leaving the Old Lady at the conclusion of the current season.
Chiellini joined the Old Lady from Roma in 2004 and has since cemented his reputation as a Turin icon. The defender has nine Serie A titles and five Coppa Italia trophies to his name, as well as helping Juventus reach two Champions League finals, both of which they unfortunately lost.
His contract expires at the end of next season, and he has been tight-lipped regarding his future. However, speaking after Juve’s Coppa Italia final loss to Inter in extra time on Wednesday, he officially acknowledged his departure for new pastures.
“We had these 10 magnificent years, it’s up to the lads to continue now,” Chiellini revealed. “I did everything I could, I hope that I left something. On Monday I will say goodbye to my Juventus Stadium, then if I’ve still got something in the tank might have a run-out in Florence.
“It is my choice 100 percent, I am happy to leave at such a high level, because for many years I’ve said I didn’t want to finish struggling and not being able to play at my level.
“I gave it my all, soon I will be the biggest Juventus fan from the outside. After so many years within this club, you cannot shake it off.”
The 37-year-old has recently been linked with a move to the United States, with LAFC and another unnamed MLS club reportedly offering him a deal.
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