Capitano Giorgio Chiellini (44 Viewers)

[.zero]

Time for him and Bonucci to hang ‘em up.

You’ve had a great career Giorgio, but for too many years now, you’ve used Juventus to keep you fit for the NT. Enough.

I’m glad I’m not the only one that thinks this

 

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[Badass J Elkann]

Retire or sell bumucci ASAP, we are better off without him

 

[MikeM]

I still dont understand why Mancini subs him in for G. Mancini in 90th minute while still at 0-0.

Because even in a do or die scenario, the weight of these legends is too great for everyone involved. They ALWAYS become important players of the mooment and that's why if they are not up for it any longer, you must move on immediately. Because it just lingers.

 

[Siamak]

Doesn't he have a contract until 2023 tho?

don't know about his contract. but it can be terminated from both of sides if he decides to retire.

 

[GrandeGigi]

I still dont understand why Mancini subs him in for G. Mancini in 90th minute while still at 0-0.

The only acceptable reason would be is if Mancini was injured, which I thought he was following that clash on the corner.
Media and papers haven’t made any claims that he was though.

 

[Siamak]

Giorgio #Chiellini announced that yesterday's game was his last with the Italian shirt.

[Francesco Repice via @AroundJuventus]

 

[Hust]

Giorgio #Chiellini announced that yesterday's game was his last with the Italian shirt.

[Francesco Repice via @AroundJuventus]

Let's hope he says the same thing for Juve in a couple months

 

[yahjuve]

I still dont understand why Mancini subs him in for G. Mancini in 90th minute while still at 0-0.

To increase number of appearances

 

[Xperd]

 

[Akshen]

he should already retire, not fit enough to be a starter and when he is one of 4 CBs we have its just simply not enough, he is not ready for such a long periods that we would have to keep 5 CBs in squad with him included to not have problems in defence.

 

[s4tch]

i absolutely love giorgio and i still think he's one of our most important players since calciopoli, and i also think it was right to start this season with him, but it's clearly time.

 

[U Picciriddu]

I could live with another year of Chiellini to be honest, depends a bit on the option we have tho.

 

[Elvin]

I could live with another year of Chiellini to be honest, depends a bit on the option we have tho.

There is no year! A month or two is all he gives.

 

[U Picciriddu]

There is no year! A month or two is all he gives.

Two months is good for a 5th choice. It depends on many things during the mercato it certainly isnt a direct no for me

 

[Xperd]

Two months is good for a 5th choice. It depends on many things during the mercato it certainly isnt a direct no for me

He has an aura like Buffon as in you can't keep him on the bench for too long when he's fit. He's no 5th choice CB when he isn't injured.

It's time we move on and build towards the future.

 

[Strickland]

He has an aura like Buffon as in you can't keep him on the bench for too long when he's fit. He's no 5th choice CB when he isn't injured.

It's time we move on and build towards the future.

I dont see why thats a problem. He's still comfortably among our best defenders when fit.

 

[U Picciriddu]

He has an aura like Buffon as in you can't keep him on the bench for too long when he's fit. He's no 5th choice CB when he isn't injured.

It's time we move on and build towards the future.

Yeah because when fit, he's still a elite defender. Great captain aswel, a true leader. And replacing him costs more than keeping him while there are more pressing problems.

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

Just like Buffon an all time favourite of mine, but you don't want to stay longer than you're needed.

De Ligt, Bonucci, New CB, Rugani, Gatti

 

[Xperd]

I dont see why thats a problem. He's still comfortably among our best defenders when fit.

Ramos was still among Real Madrid's best defenders as well even during his last season with them. Didn't stop them from not renewing his contract and allowing their new, younger CB's with more time to settle in. It was a practical decision given that Ramos couldn't play much(due to injuries) and when he was fit, it was difficult to bench him. A sticky situation to be in but the right decision was made in the end.

I don't see why it should be any different with Chiellini. I mean he's 38 for god's sake. How about we give more opportunities for upcoming talent.

 

[ALC]

Ramos was still among Real Madrid's best defenders as well even during his last season with them. Didn't stop them from not renewing his contract and allowing their new, younger CB's with more time to settle in. It was a practical decision given that Ramos couldn't play much(due to injuries) and when he was fit, it was difficult to bench him. A sticky situation to be in but the right decision was made in the end.

I don't see why it should be any different with Chiellini. I mean he's 38 for god's sake. How about we give more opportunities for upcoming talent.

RM was willing to keep doing 1 year contract renewals and Ramos wanted more. If Chiellini is okay with 1 yr contracts, I say keep him