Chiellini lands in Hollywood and will play for Los Angeles FC: negotiation triggered by Italy’s absence at the World Cup

After closing his stage in the Italian national team in the Grand Final, where Argentina won 3-0 and made a name for themselves thanks to an inspired Lionel Messi, the defender Giorgio Chiellini announced where his career will continue: after a life with the Juventus shirt, the defender will have his first experience in US football.

Chiellini, 37, has been introduced as a new Los Angeles FC player by the MLS. He arrives on a free transfer, after having played all his career in Italy, where he wore the jerseys of Livorno, Fiorentina Y Juve. On his Twitter account, the defender made the announcement with a video accompanied by the following words in English: “The next chapter”.

In the space of a few weeks Chiellini experienced two more than exciting goodbyes, perhaps overshadowed by a very complicated end of the semester for both Azure As for the old lady. In any case, the memory of the Italians will go elsewhere, and will have to do with the Euro 2020 which he raised at Wembley Stadium after beating England on penalties.

The defender was the captain of that consecration, from which Italy came to sixth title of its history. At the club level, the farewell did not have many ups and downs, and Juventus ended a decent season in which they reached the goal of qualifying for the Champions League, but where they could not add any titles.

An elimination that opened the door.

This opportunity in MLS comes for the Italian after much speculation and several rumors that Chiellini was considering the possibility of retirement. The truth is that it was announced that these negotiations would be closed in March, days after the fall of Italy in North Macedoniaand will be left with no chance to play the World Cup.

Who referred to Giorgio’s arrival in American football was John Thorringtonthe president of Los Angeles FC. “The opportunity became feasible when Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup. Then their representatives, our managers and owners joined the conversation.”the leader stressed.

“There are few players in the world with his experience and track record. His arrival, like that of Lorenzo Insigne – he will be moved to Toronto FC-, proves that MLS is becoming a league that increasingly attracts all types of footballersfrom superstars to veterans and young talents “.

“We had the right mix between what Giorgio can offer and what Giorgio can offer us. Giorgio also saw Los Angeles FC as a unique opportunity for the next phase of his career, to compete for trophies and help develop youngsters. “.Thorrington has closed.

Thus, it has been confirmed that Chiellini will join one of the main candidates to win the MLS title every year. The Italian, who will share the locker room with the Mexican Carlos Vela and the Argentine Franco Escobar, will defend the colors of Los Angeles FC until the end of 2023.

As for its debut, it is expected that it will take place only after the first week of July, when the next market window will officially open. Right around those dates, Giorgio’s brand new team will face the Los Angeles Galaxyin a new edition of the “Traffic Classic”.