Chiellini announced his retirement from professional football in December 2023, whilst playing for Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC, after a remarkable 22-year career, leaving the game as one of the most respected defenders in football, and ended his career winning 27 titles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Juventus confirmed his return via a statement released on their website, which reads as follows<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cGiorgio Chiellini has returned to Juventus, taking on a managerial role focusing on relations with national and international football institutions.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cChiellini never truly left the Bianconeri \u2013 his heart, soul and values have always remained connected to the club, both on and off the field. As of September 16, he will serve as Head of Football Institutional Relations.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cGiorgio will report directly to CEO Maurizio Scanavino, representing the club in his new managerial role. His academic background complements his experience as a player, captain and Juventus legend. Welcome back home, Giorgio!\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Over the course of a 17 year tenure with the \u2018Old Lady,\u2019 which began in 2005 when he joined from Italian side Fiorentina, Chiellini represented the black and white stripes on 561 occasions, which saw him accumulate close to 47,000 minutes for the side and score 36 goals in the process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A nine time Serie A winner, five time Italian Cup winner, and five time Italian Super Cup winner, Chiellini left Juventus in 2022 and also won the MLS Cup with the side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Over the course of a 17 year tenure with the \u2018Old Lady,\u2019 which began in 2005 when he joined from Italian side Fiorentina, Chiellini represented the black and white stripes on 561 occasions, which saw him accumulate close to 47,000 minutes for the side and score 36 goals in the process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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