Chiellini: "The national team beat Juventus"

Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini, who played his last game at Juventus on Saturday, admitted on Monday that “winning the European Championship was something strange” and that “the team beat Juve” emotionally.

“On the pitch, winning the European Championship was unique. The national team also beat Juve, with all the love and respect I have for Juve. I see the whole country celebrating after Covid, at 37 years old and after the problems I’ve had … I didn’t think it would come to that, “the center-back said in an Instagram direct from the State Institute of Higher Education in Livorno (Italy, north), the city if where he lived until he was 20 years old. years old.

Chiellini, close to 38, said goodbye last Monday to his fans during the 17 seasons he played for the club with a big tribute at Juventus Stadium.

“It was one of the most exciting days. Farewell to Juventus Stadium with my family in the stands, an exciting evening, the end of a career that gave me so much fun,” he assured. .

The future of the defender points to American MLS, though the player said that, despite the fact that he wants to try outside the Italian borders, nothing is closed.

“These are the weeks where the mind revolves around different things. I want to experience abroad, but I have to examine the pros and cons. Leaving Turin (north), moving family that there are small children … Still I’m thinking about it, “he said.

In addition, Chiellino announced that Swedish Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the striker who is the new ‘scudetto’ champion with Milan, is his best enemy on the green.

“My best opponent is Ibrahimovic. On the pitch we didn’t stop fighting, but off the pitch we valued each other with high esteem. I’m glad he’s still active at the age of 40.”

The charismatic defender has hailed as one of the most prolific players in the history of ‘vecchia signora’, after lifting nine ‘scudetti’ (2012-2020) in a row, five Italian Cups and another five Super Cups. The champions fought him.