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Italian Soccer Great Giorgio Chiellini Joins LAFC Ownership Group
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 8 – Chiellini joined LAFC ownership after retiring in 2023, contributing to the club’s 2022 MLS Cup and serving as player development coach in 2024.
- Earlier this week, Italian legend Giorgio Chiellini joined LAFC's ownership group as the 25th member, marking his transition from player to club owner.
- After retiring at the end of 2023, Chiellini served as LAFC's player development coach in 2024 before joining the ownership group, leveraging his extensive career.
- Chiellini's career includes nine Serie A titles with Juventus, Euro 2020 victory with Italy, and 45 appearances for LAFC, including playoffs and Leagues Cup.
- LAFC lead owner Rosenthal praises Chiellini’s leadership and character; Chiellini calls ownership a great honor and aligns with club vision.
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Less than two seasons after retiring from professional soccer as a member of the Los Angeles Football Club, legendary Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini officially returned to the Black & Gold on Tuesday as the 25th member of the club’s ownership group. “When I arrived here three years ago as a player, I immediately felt that there was something special about this club,” Chiellini said in a statement announcing the news. “It is an ambitious orga…
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