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LAFC Makes Gigantic Roster Move

By Rico Cabrera, Sr. Jun 14, 2022

(East Los Angeles, CA) June 14, 2022 [From The Editor’s Desk]: LAFC  has just concluded a tremendous addition to its roster with the signing of the Italian Juventus FC Defender, and Legend, Giorgio Chiellini. He will be formally introduced at the LAFC’s press conference this Wednesday, 6/15 at the Banc of California Stadium.


Here is the full press announcement from the Club’s Communication Staff  regarding this “super” player.

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Giorgio  was signed to a contract using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) through 2023. He will occupy an international roster slot upon the receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC).


Chiellini, 37, joins LAFC from Italian Serie A side Juventus FC, where he spent 17 years leading the Club in an unprecedented run that included nine consecutive Serie A titles from 2011-2020. A three-time Serie A Defender of The Year, Chiellini was named to the Italian League’s Team of the Year five straight times from 2012-2018, in addition to winning five Italian Cups and five Italian Super Cups.



“Giorgio is a special, one-of-a-kind player and person,” LAFC Co-President & General Manager John Thorrington said. “Signing Giorgio was a unique opportunity to improve our club. He will complement what we believe is already a strong team as every day he will set the right example with his leadership competitiveness, and experience.  He is a serial winner at the highest levels, and we are grateful he has chosen LAFC to join in our pursuit of trophies.”


Chiellini played 117 times for Italy, helping lead the Azzurri to the 2020 European Championship where he was recognized as the Defender of the Tournament. The Pisa, Italy native appeared for Italy in the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup and registered a total of eight goals and four assists in his time with the National Team.


“I felt very strongly about this new chapter in my career, and I am grateful to LAFC for this opportunity,” said Chiellini. “I’m thankful for all my years with Juventus and I’m looking forward to winning many more trophies in Los Angeles.”


Recognized as one of the top defenders in the world, Chiellini played in 392 Serie A matches for Juventus and appeared in a total of 561 games for Juventus across all competitions, including 74 UEFA Champions League matches and 14 Europa League Games.


“Giorgio’s experience will be invaluable to us,” LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo said. “He is one of the top defenders to ever play, he brings a deep knowledge of the game and an ability to have an impact on our young players both on and off the field. His addition is the perfect supplement to the work we are doing every day.”

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Chiellini leaves Juventus as the third longest serving player at Juventus (17 years, 2005-2022) behind Gianluigi Buffon (19 years, 2001-2018 & 2019-2021) and Alessandro Del Piero (19 years, 1993- 2012). He succeeded Buffon as the Juventus captain in 2018.


Chiellini began his career at his local club AS Livorno at the age of six, working his way through the youth ranks of Livorno and the Youth National Teams. He made his professional debut at 16 in 2001 and made 62 overall appearances for Livorno before joining ACF Fiorentina in 2004, making his Serie A debut on Sept. 12, 2004. Chiellini played one season with Fiorentina before moving to Juventus where he would go on to make history.


¡¡Bienvenidos A Los Angeles, CA Giorgio!!



Rico Cabrera, Sr. Oct 3, 2022 Jun 14, 2022
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