Italian veteran Chiellini to join Los Angeles FC's young roster

Chiellini is one of the best Center Backs world soccer has ever seen.

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He is excited to fly towards the USA to join Los Angeles FC's Young Roster.

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The veteran Italian rockstar looks to help the LAFC capture its first Major League Soccer championship.

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“I would say that LAFC is the perfect team for me because the team is full of young players. I think they can help me," the 37-year old Chiellini said during his introductory press conference.

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Chiellini had been at Juventus since 2005, capturing nine Serie A and five Coppa Italia titles

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The Italian player played his final international match from his country on June 1

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“I read in the U.S. that the forwards, that the attackers sell tickets, that the defense win the league. Then this is my goal and my target,” he said.

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Chiellini's veteran presence at center back will definately help LAFC.

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