Chiellini ready to say ‘ciao’ to Juve

Rome – Giorgio Chiellini will leave Juventus at the end of the season, the veteran defender said after his team lost the Italian Cup final to Inter Milan on Wednesday.

Juve captain Chiellini said he would quit the club where he has won a host of trophies once they complete their final two games of the current Serie A season.

“We’ve had 10 magnificent years, now it’s up to the young lads to carry things on. I’ve done all I can, I hope I’ve left something behind,” Chiellini told Mediaset after the 4-2 defeat to Inter in Rome.

“On Monday I will say goodbye to the (Allianz) Stadium (against Lazio)...It’s 100% my decision.”

Chiellini said later that he did not know whether he would be retiring from the game completely. “I don’t know...I need to think about it with my family. I’m happy to leave Juve this season while I’m still at a high level,” he told reporters.

He has won nine league titles since arriving from Livorno in 2004, as well as five Italian Cups.