Giorgio Chiellini is under contract with Juventus until 2023. After his career, he could envision Manuel Akanji as his successor.
Central defender Giorgio Chiellini from the Italian top club Juventus has brought Manuel Akanji into play as his possible successor. Before the World Cup qualifier between the Italian national team and Switzerland (Sunday, 8.45 p.m. on DAZN), Chiellini was impressed by the Dortmund player.
“I have always been fascinated by Akanji because he can still give more and in my opinion he is approaching the right age to really reach his peak. But he still needs the last step,” said Chiellini.
Akanji to Juventus? Chiellini: “When I retire, there will be a vacancy soon”
When asked if he would like to see Akanji with the old lady, the 37-year-old replied: “When I retire, there will be a vacancy soon. So there will be space …” Chiellini recently extended his contract in Turin by two years until 2023. Akanji would have to wait until he could succeed the Italian European champion.
On Sunday evening, the two defensive specialists will meet in St. Jakob-Park in Basel. Most recently, Italy met the Swiss in the group stage of the European Championship. The eventual winner of the tournament drove in a sovereign 3-0 victory.
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