Chiellini Can Hang Up Shoes Faster

DBasia.news – Veteran Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has reportedly opened up the possibility of retiring before his contract expires in 2023.

Giorgio Chiellini still has the desire to play for Italy in the 2022 World Cup. But it is still a question mark because the Azzurri are threatened after failing to qualify from the qualifying round and having to undergo the play-offs.

Italy will have to face North Macedonia in the semi-finals of the play-offs and will meet either Turkey or Portugal in the final. The success or failure of Italy in winning a ticket to the 2022 World Cup is what is said to be the determinant of Chiellini’s career.

The success of the Italian national team in the 2022 World Cup qualifying play-offs in March, will have a major impact on Giorgio Chiellini’s decision to play one more season or not.

Chiellini just signed a contract extension at Juventus last summer with a duration of two years. At that time, Italy had just won the 2020 European Cup.

The 37-year-old has played 546 games for Juventus and has scored 36 goals and 24 assists in all competitions.

With the Azzurri, Chiellini has made 114 appearances and scored eight goals since his debut on 17 November 2004.