Italy and Juventus nice Giorgio Chiellini has joined LAFC‘s possession group, the MLS membership introduced Tuesday.
Chiellini spent the ultimate two years of his enjoying profession at LAFC earlier than retiring on the finish of 2023.
“Becoming a member of the LAFC possession group is a good honor for me,” Chiellini stated in an announcement as a part of the workforce’s announcement. “After I arrived right here three years in the past as a participant, I instantly felt that there was one thing particular about this membership. It’s an bold group, constructed by extraordinary folks and supported by a group that really makes you are feeling at residence.
“That’s the reason, final 12 months, I expressed my want to grow to be an proprietor, and now I am proud to proceed this journey and provides my help to a challenge I deeply imagine in.”
Chiellini served as LAFC’s participant improvement coach in 2024 and was additionally named an executive at Juventus final 12 months, specializing in relations with nationwide and worldwide soccer establishments.
“We’re grateful to have the chance for Giorgio to proceed his legacy with LAFC as a member of our possession group,” stated LAFC lead managing proprietor Bennett Rosenthal.
“Giorgio has at all times introduced large management, professionalism and character all over the place he goes, and his values completely align with the long-term imaginative and prescient now we have for LAFC. We’re grateful to have Giorgio as our buddy and now associate.”
Chiellini received 117 caps for Italy and captained them to the Euro 2020 title.
He spent the overwhelming majority of his membership profession at Turin giants Juventus, the place he was a key a part of a workforce that received 9 consecutive Serie A titles.
With LAFC, he reached two consecutive MLS Cup finals, serving to the membership win its first championship in 2022.