Ghana Midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah Sends Heartwarming Message to Departing Juventus Legend Giorgio Chiellini

• Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has sent a special message to Giorgio Chiellini after he announced he was leaving Juventus
• The Euro 2020 winner who played with Kwadwo Asamoah during his time at the club leaves Juventus after 17 years
• Kwadwo Asamoah shared a great bond with the veteran Italian defender having played alongside him in defence for many years

Kwadwo Asamoah has sent a message of goodwill to Giorgio Chiellini after announcing he will be leaving Juventus at the end of the season.

The Euro 2020 winner leaves Juventus after 17 seasons and could be moving to the Major League Soccer as reported in Italy.

However, in a heartwarming message from former teammate Kwadwo Asamoah, he wished Chiellini the best in future and also thanked him for helping him become a better player.

"It was a privilege Giorgio to play with you, one of the best players and a great person. You have helped me become a better player and have confidence by your side every time! I wish you the best for your future!," wrote Asamoah with a photo of himself and Chiellini during their time at Juventus.

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Asamoah and Chiellini played together for six years before the Ghana international left for Inter Milan in 2018.

The 33-year-old is currently unattached after last playing for Italian outfit Cagliari.

Meanwhile, Chiellini is reportedly on his way to the MLS to sign for Los Angeles FC.

Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini announces his departure from Juventus

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Giorgio Chiellini has announced that he will retire from the international stage in June. Chiellini will play his last game for Italy when they face Argentina in a friendly match at the Wembley Stadium.

The veteran defender has been a mainstay in national team colours, racking up 116 appearances in the process. He made his debut in 2004 and has since won the Euro 2020 and was also a runner up in the same competition in 2012.

He is the fifth most-capped Italian player. He is tied with former midfield maestro Andrea Pirlo. Daniele de Rossi, Gianluigi Buffon, Fabio Cannavaro and Paolo Maldini are the only players to have made more appearances than him.