Rome (AFP) – Giorgio Chiellini’s ultimate match for Italy against Argentina subsequent week is an opportunity to thank him for his 18-year service, coach Roberto Mancini stated on Friday.
Chiellini has introduced his departure from membership aspect Juventus and his worldwide retirement on the finish of this season, however the 37-year-old might proceed to play in North America, in accordance with a number of media stories.
The ‘Finalissima’ sport at Wembley might be Chiellini’s 117th worldwide look for the European champions.
“He made his choice and choices must be respected. I will speak with him to thank him, it’s normal for him to take another route,” Mancini instructed a press convention initially of Italy’s coaching camp.
The defender received a bronze medal on the 2004 Summer Olympics with Italy before being referred to as up for the senior crew by Marcello Lippi in November that yr against Finland.
Eighteen years later he’s amongst a bunch of 45 gamers referred to as up by Mancini in June. Italy face Copa America winners Argentina in London on Wednesday within the revived assembly of the champions of Europe and South America.
Italy will then play Germany twice, Hungary and England within the Nations League.
Mancini insisted that Chiellini can be the one retirement from the Azzurri, regardless of Italy lacking out on a second consecutive World Cup.
“Some may play their last game of the season (against Argentina) and go home because we have to make choices, but no one is Giorgio’s age,” stated Mancini.
“We have to start again, the supporters are still behind us despite what happened.”
