2 years, 7 months ago

Giorgio Chielleni says hardest part of MLS move was remembering the names of his new LAFC team-mates

After 17 seasons as a Juventus player, a move to a new league and life in a different continent was always going to bring a period of adaption for Giorgio Chiellini. Giorgio Chiellini has opened up on adapting to life at LAFC after joining from Juventus The legendary 38-year-old defender wants to see MLS grow during his time in America 'But I started to see all the matches of LAFC and when I arrived, I knew the names of everyone. A World Cup winner and European champion with Italy and a nine-time Serie A winner with Juve, Chiellini has plenty of experience to pass on to the LAFC defense. Chiellini head to LAFC after 17 trophy-laden seasons with legendary Italian side Juventus Chiellini brings a wealth of experience to MLS and won major trophies with Italy as well 'I follow this league for many years,' he explained. 'I have always been fascinated by the US as a life, the MLS as a league and after losing the chance to go to the World Cup, I received a call from LAFC and I started to think it is a good moment for me and my family to try this experience.'

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