Giorgio Chiellini remains undecided on future after losing MLS Cup with LAFC, as legendary defender says ‘it could be my last game’

Giorgio Chiellini is considering quitting football after admitting after LAFC's loss to the Columbus Crew in the MLS Cup that he may have played his last game.

Chiellini refused to rule out this possibility before the match and remained undecided afterwards.

“One of the two (teams) unfortunately has to lose… it's been a wonderful journey,” he said.

“It could be my last match.”

The defender indicated that he would take a few days to talk to his family before making a final decision.

The 39-year-old added: “I am happy to be part of this competition. I hope I can stay close to this competition.'

Giorgio Chiellini may have played his last game in professional football on Saturday

Chiellini consoles Carlos Vela (10) after they lost the 2023 MLS Cup in Columbus

Cucho Hernandez of the Columbus Crew controls the ball while being defended by Chiellini

LAFC's loss in Columbus marks its third loss in a final this year, with the team also falling at the final hurdles of the Campeones Cup and CONCACAF Champions League.

Still, Chiellini said: “The club, the organization, must be proud.”

On Thursday, the Italian provided some context for his impending decision.

“I'm still unsure,” he said. 'I have to understand what to follow – whether it is my head, whether it is my heart, whether it is my leg. And a lot of different calls have come in over the past few weeks.”

“I arrived last year with a lot of dreams and hopes,” he continued. 'But I could never have imagined what I have experienced in these eighteen months. It's something that got into my heart and into my blood.'