Giorgio Chiellini (©Gallo Images)
Giorgio Chiellini (©Gallo Images)

Chiellini's definite goodbye: I did everything I could, I hope I left something behind

Reading Time: 2min | Thu. 12.05.22. | 13:00

"It is my decision one hundred percent, I am happy to be leaving at such a high level, because I have said for years that I do not want to play if I cannot be at my best," said the legendary defender

There comes a time and those moments that provoke emotions. One of them followed the final of the Italian Cup between Inter and Juventus, in which the legendary sweeper of the Old Lady, Giorgio Chiellini, said that he was officially leaving Turin.

After the defeat by Nerazzurri, for the first time since the 2010/2011 season - Juventus ended the season without a single trophy, just like the that Luigi Delneri squad.

"There are eras and I've been through it, one is over and a new one should begin. We need to be aware of that. I think the coach is the best person to transfer that DNA to the future team, this squad can't afford to finish yet another season without a trophy. We had 10 great years, it's up to the boys to continue now," said Chiellini.

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The experienced defender refused to talk about his future until the final, but now he has decided to open up. It was announced earlier that he would continue his career in MLS.

"I did everything I could, I hope I left something behind. On Monday I will say goodbye to my stadium, and if I still have something in the tank I may run onto the pitch in Florence as well. It is my decision one hundred percent, I am happy to leave at such a high level because I've been saying for years that I don't want to play if I can't be at my best. I will soon be the biggest Juventus fan outside the club - after so many years, you can't get rid of me that easy” Chiellini added.

The legendary Italian arrived at Juventus in 2005 from Fiorentina for 7.7 million euros, so far he has played 558 matches for Juventus in all competitions and scored 36 goals.


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