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Chiellini confirms Juventus exit; won't rule out playing elsewhere

Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini hasn't ruled out playing next season after last night's Coppa Italia final defeat to Inter Milan.

The Italy international will end his time at the club at the end of the season despite a contract expiring in June 2023.

“I haven't yet decided if I will retire or just leave Juventus," he said.

“I feel that Juventus need the chance to grow and give these guys the responsibility to play 50 games every season and not only 20. It's the right thing to do. I dreamed of finishing with a trophy, but I am happy because this is my choice.

"I will evaluate with my family, I have some ideas, but now I want to prepare for the national team and I want to finish well at Wembley."

He added: "I hope I have shown the values to reach the top. I'm happy to be like an older brother for many people here and that this could be helpful in the future. The love for Juventus will last forever."

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