Georgio Chellini Says Goodbye to Professional Football at age 39: Giorgio Chiellini takes a step back. The defender recently participated in his second consecutive Major League Soccer final, as Los Angeles FC lost 2-1 to the Columbus Crew. The Italian, who won the title the year before, played the final ninety minutes of his illustrious career. ENoughinfo.com
After the final siren of the Saturday game, the 39-year-old center defender expressed his thoughts, saying, “It’s been a beautiful journey in America, and this could have been my last game.” I’ll think about it for a few more days. In Italy, there is no question about it: Juventus is eager for him to start his career on the board the next season. “I want to work on the board. I have an MBA in football and a degree in economics. Juventus is in my future,” he said to “The Athletic.”
Chiellini played football professionally for 23 years. Between 2004 and 2022, he donned t-shirts from Leghorn (2000–2004), Los Angeles FC (2022–2023), and most importantly, Juventus (2022–2023). He participated in two Champions League finals, won nine Scudetti, five Italian Cups, five Super Cups, and a Serie B title (due to the Calciopoli scandal) with the Turin squad. Along with Barzagli and Bonucci, he formed the legendary “BBC,” a back three that played a key role in the Vecchia Signora.
He went on to win in the MLS later on, adding the championship from the previous year, two Western Conference crowns, and a Supporters’ Shield to his resume. La Nazionale’s career also had a lot of empty space. He is currently the fifth-most-appearance player with 117, and he was a major player in the 2021 Azzurri Euro Cup. A new route will open up soon. with winning as the constant goal.
