FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Lazio - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - May 16, 2022 Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini with fans after playing his last home match for Juventus REUTERS/Massimo Pinca/File Photo
(Reuters) - Former Italy and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has returned to the Italian club in an executive role focusing on relations with national and international football institutions, the Serie A side said on Sunday.
"Chiellini never truly left the Bianconeri - his heart, soul and values have always remained connected to the club, both on and off the field. As of September 16, he will serve as Head of Football Institutional Relations," the club said in a statement.
