“I’ve had an unimaginable career”: Chiellini

the italian defender Giorgio Chiellinicwho will then end his time with the Italian national team ‘finalissimo’ against Argentinastated that he had “an unimaginable race”.

Next Wednesday the cycle closes for chiellini† The Italian has already said goodbye to his team, the juventus, a few weeks ago, and next Wednesday will do the same with the ‘Azzura’in a final between the champion of America Cup and that of European championshipso you could say goodbye to raising a title in Wembley (London, England).

“Among the best memories I have the victory of the Euro 2020 and Wednesday night, I’m so happy. Then there’s the debut, which is always beautiful and magical. I’ve had an unimaginable career,” he said at a press conference on Monday covercian (Florence, Italy), where the concentration of the Italian expedition takes place.

“I would have loved to have won the World Cup with the national team and the Champions League with the Juventusbut you can’t have everything,” said the Italian captain.

“I will miss all the boys, the day to day, the emotion, the confrontation. I had the pleasure of sharing a dressing room with many young people, whom I have always treated like little brothers. I enjoyed being in this role as a big brother.” , he added.

Not only does the charismatic left-footed central defender have “great confidence in the future” of the national team and its coach Roberto Mancini, who he said is “a guarantee of growth with which we will defend the European title in two years’ time”, he said. your teammate Leo Bonnucci he will be a good captain in the two holes he leaves.

“I used to be a captain (Gianluigi) Buffonwhat was different, and before him (Fabio) Cannavaro, that’s a different kind of person. For every captain and person it is important to be yourself. The most important thing is to help and support your teammates, but they all have their characteristics and Leo will do well,” he noted.

Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastonic is postulated as Chiellini’s heir: “I think he has a bright future ahead of him. He just has to play, make mistakes and improve: at 23 you can’t be perfect, but he has everything to do 10-12 year with the Azzurri shirt”.

“I grew up watching Fabio Cannavaro, who in my opinion was the best defender. We must not lose the pleasure of contact with the opponent, with the attacker,” he confessed.

Nothing has been confirmed, but the 37-year-old central veteran’s future points to the mls American: “I’ll evaluate everything later, first I’ll play with Argentina and then I’ll take my daughters to ‘Disneyland’,” he said with a smile. “There is the whole month of June to decide.”

On Wednesday, Giorgio Chiellini will say his last words wearing the Italian captain’s shirt and armband, although he isn’t sure what to say to his dressing room: “I’m more of a man of hugs than words. I’m not over it yet thought about what I’m going to do.” I mean, I’ll probably try to make them laugh.”