Italy And Juventus Great Georgio Chellini has joined LafcOwnership group, Of mls The club announced on Tuesday.
Chellini spent the last two years of her game career at LAFC before retiring at the end of 2023.
“To join the LAFC Ownership Group is a great honor for me,” Chellini said in a statement as part of the team Announcement“When I arrived here as a player three years ago, I immediately felt that something was special about this club. It is an ambitious organization, created by extraordinary people and supported by a community that really feels you at home.
“Therefore, last year, I expressed my desire to become a owner, and now I am proud to continue this journey and give my support to the project that I believe in deeply.”
Chellini served as LAFC’s player development coach in 2024 and she was also An executive named in Juventus Last year, focusing on relationships with national and international football institutions.
“We are grateful to Giorgio to achieve the opportunity to continue their legacy with LAFC as a member of our ownership group,” said LAFC chief manager Bennett Rosanthal.
“Giorgio has always brought tremendous leadership, professionalism and character everywhere, and his values have been aligned with a long -term vision for LAFC. We are grateful to Georgio as our friend and now as partner.”
Chellini won 117 caps for Italy and captained him for the Euro 2020 title.
He spent the vast majority of his club career in Turin Giants Juventus, where he was an important part of a team that won nine consecutive wins. Siri a Topic.
With LAFC, he rushed to the two consecutive MLS Cup finals, helping the club win his first championship in 2022.
