Chiellini's Future At Juventus Depends On Italy's Qualification For The 2022 World Cup

JAKARTA - It is reported that Juventus senior defender Giorgio Chiellini could retire before his contract with the Bianconeri finishes in 2023 if he fails to appear in the 2022 World Cup with the Italian national team.

Quoted by Antara from football-italy, Friday, Giorgio Chiellini still has the desire to appear in the 2022 World Cup, but it is threatened as Italy failed to qualify from the qualifying round by sitting as group runners-up and having to go through the play-offs first.

Italy has to face North Macedonia in the play-off semifinals and will meet either Turkey or Portugal in the final, Gli Azzuri's success will influence Giorgio Chiellini's decision about his future career, according to several Italian newspapers.

The success of the Italian national team in the 2022 World Cup qualifying play-offs in March, will have a major impact on Giorgio Chiellini's decision to play one more season or not.

It is known, Giorgio Chiellini just signed a new contract at Juventus last summer with a duration of two years after he managed to bring Italy out as champions of Euro 2020.

The 37-year-old player has played 546 games for Juventus and has scored 36 goals and 24 assists in all competitions.

In the Italian national team, Giorgio Chiellini has made 114 appearances and scored 8 goals since making his debut with Gli Azzuri on 17 November 2004.