The former Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini, who retired from soccer in December after losing the MLS final with Los Angeles FC (LAFC) against the Columbus Crew, will return to the Los Angeles team as head of player development for the first team, as reported Tuesday of the American club.
Chiellini, 39 years old, will work with head coach Steve Cherundolo, LAFC featured in a statement.
With open arms
“We are grateful to have had Chiellini in his last 18 months as a soccer player. During that time he has shown how important he is to LAFC for various reasons, and we are excited to add a very talented soccer mentality, an incredible leader and a better person on our team. coaching staff for next season,” he said CEO John Thorrington.
Chiellini, nine-time Italian champion with Juventus and 2021 European champion with the Italian national team, signed with LAFC in June 2022 and became MLS champion that year.
Last season, LAFC qualified for the MLS final again, but lost against the Crew. Shortly after that defeat, Chiellini announced his retirement from football.
The new MLS season begins on February 21.
Source: La Verdad
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