OFFICIAL: Chiellini to leave Juventus end of the season

Veteran defender Giorgio Chiellini has announced that he will leave Juventus at the end of the 2021/22 season.

The 37-year-old centre-back spent 17 years with Juve, having joined the side from Fiorentina back in 2005.

The Italian international has won nine Serie A titles and the Coppa Italia five times.

“I’ve done all I can; I hope I’ve left something behind,” said Chiellini.

“We had these 10 magnificent years – it is up to the others to continue now.

“On Monday, I will say goodbye to my Juventus Stadium, then if I have still got something in the tank might have a run-out in Florence. It is 100% my decision.

“I am happy to leave at such a high level because, for many years, I have 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.”

According to reports, Chiellini announced his intention to retire from international football after Italy played Argentina in June at Wembley.

Meanwhile, transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has hinted that Chiellini has received two proposals from MLS – including one from Los Angeles FC. However, no decision has been made yet.