The legendary defender of Juventus, Giorgio Chiellini, said goodbye to the fans of the "old lady" yesterday, in the match from the previous 37th round in Serie A against Lazio.

Kjellini, who wore the "black and white" jersey for 17 years, was symbolically taken out of the game in the 17th minute and received a standing ovation from Juventus fans.

However, leaving Juventus does not mean the end of Kjellini's career, but the legendary defender announced his departure through the pond and appearance in the MLS league.

- I feel that I need a new experience, a new culture. "I am aware that I have to face a very important decision that I will make together with my family," Kjellini said.

The painful elimination of the "Azures" from Macedonia in the semifinals of the barrage match for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has a big impact on Kjellini's decision to leave Serie A.

If Italy secured a place in the World Cup in Qatar, then Chiellini would definitely play in Serie A, but now at the end of his career he wants a new challenge.

- The elimination in the World Cup qualifier has accelerated the whole thing. My plan was to celebrate the end of the year and the World Cup in Qatar. I can say that I leave the national team and Juventus in the right hands. This was a long journey that I started when I came in as a replacement for Pavel Nedved in the match against Messina and I enjoyed all these years - added Kjellini.

Giorgio Chiellini has won nine Serie A titles with Juventus, and has won five Italian Cups and the Italian Super Cup, and stayed in Turin when the "old lady" was punished for playing in Serie B. With the national team of Italy, last year he triumphed at the European Championship.

VIDEO: Applause for Kjellini who had his last appearance for Juventus in Turin