What was just speculated in a recent couple of weeks now has been confirmed – Giorgio Chiellini is a new player of Los Angeles FC. After 18 years with the Old Turin Lady, the legendary Juventus centre-back decided to continue his career in the less demanding MLS.His contract with the Italian giants has expired, so as a free agent, he’ll join the team in which stars former Arsenal player Carlos Vela. ✍️ OFFICIAL: @chiellini ➡️ @LAFC 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/lMOFFNss8s— 433 (@433) June 12, 2022 Chiellini, soon 37, will earn much less than at Juve. According to The Athletic, his salary won’t exceed 1,540,000 euros. He will stay at the California-based club until 23 December 2023.The Italian said goodbye to Juventus fans last month.What’s ‘wrong’ with Chiellini?! (VIDEO)”I did everything I could. I hope I have left something. I am happy to be leaving at such a high level because I have been saying for years that I do not want to play if I cannot be at my level. I did my best. I will soon be the biggest Juventus fan outside the club. After so many years at this club, you can’t get rid of me so easily,” joked Chiellini, who won nine Serie A titles, five Coppa Italia trophies and two more Super Cups with Juve.Chiellini’s definite goodbye: I did everything I could, I hope I left something behindThe veteran defender was caped an incredible 117 times for the Azzurri and captained Roberto Mancini’s side last year when they won the European Championship.MON: 21.45: (1.57) FRANCE (4.10) CROATIA (6.89)
