Giorgio Chiellini introduced his retirement from worldwide soccer following Italy’s ‘Finalissima’ match in opposition to Argentina on June 1.
The nice center-back, who turns 38 in August, will miss the Qatar 2022 World Cup after the Azzurri did not qualify following a shock 1-0 loss to North Macedonia within the playoffs final month.
Chiellini confirmed to DAZN, via Soccer Italia, that his farewell match for Italy will happen this summer season at Wembley Stadium, the identical stadium the place he guided the Azzurri to Euro 2020 triumph.
“I will say goodbye to the Nazionale at Wembley, which is the place I skilled the apex of my profession successful the Euros,” Chiellini advised reporters following Juventus’s 2-1 Serie A win away at Sassuolo on Monday.
“I might prefer to say goodbye to the Azzurri with a pleasant reminiscence. That may definitely be my final sport with Italy.”
The skilled defender made his worldwide debut in November 2004 in opposition to Finland in a 1-0 pleasant, and he has since earned 116 caps for Italy, with one final look in opposition to Argentina placing him in joint fourth place with Danielle De Rossi.
Chiellini additionally provided an replace on his future with Juventus, indicating that he’ll conduct conversations with the membership and his household on the conclusion of the present season.
“My love affair with Juventus just isn’t ending. It can by no means finish! The love is so sturdy,” Chiellini advised Sky Sport Italia.
“After all, from now to the top of the season I do have to guage all the pieces and speak to my household about what’s finest. Let’s attain fourth place first and win the Coppa Italia, then we’ll sit down with my two households – at house and Juventus – to determine what’s finest for everybody.
“It was the identical final summer season, I took time and did not signal the brand new contract till after the Euros. At my age, you possibly can’t look too far into the long-term, however that is solely pure, it is all high-quality.
“I hope you possibly can see that I’m blissful, relaxed, and wish to preserve having fun with myself with my teammates, then we’ll see.”
Chiellini’s present contract with Juventus expires in June 2023.
