Giorgio Chiellini, one of those defenders on the brink of extinction, leaves Juventus.

When one thinks of Juventus, one of the names that comes to mind is Del Piero or Buffon, but another player who also stands out is Giorgio Chiellini. A whole life together. Through effort, leadership, and charisma, he earned a place in 'Bianconera' history. Today, 17 years later, a fantastic era comes to a close.

The Italian defender arrived at the Turin club at a very young age, just 20 years old. Nearly two decades later, he leaves the club, married, and with two daughters. This Monday, he played for the last time in front of his fans at the Allianz Stadium; the opponent was Lazio, but that was secondary. The most important thing was the tribute he received.

Born in Livorno, Chiellini joined the ranks of his hometown team as a child, but he never had the opportunity to play in the first division with that club. After a loan to Roma, he received the call from Juventus. Since he was a child, he had great qualities, and the black and white squad was not mistaken in signing him.

Giorgio arrived alone with his boots in Turin and leaves with an enviable list of achievements, as he won 20 titles. He won everything in Italy; the only thing missing was the Champions League, a tournament that eluded him twice. In 2015, he lost the final against FC Barcelona, and in 2017, he fell to Real Madrid.

However, the 37-year-old center-back was the undisputed leader of an offensive trident that marked an era in European football: the 'BBC'. Alongside Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli, they formed an impenetrable defensive wall for the best forwards in the world; the only ones who could defeat them were Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Chiellini always wore the number 3 on his back since he arrived at Juventus. His virtues on the field and his gentlemanly behavior off the field made Giorgio highly respected throughout the football world. Furthermore, he belongs to that old school of defenders that are almost nonexistent today.

That classic Italian center-back, who with his technique and incredible elegance, was capable of stopping any player in front of him. He was the successor of Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Nesta, and Fabio Cannavaro, and he passed on all his knowledge to Bonucci, a legendary partnership.

Chiellini still doesn't know what his future will be; all he knows is that he gave his heart and soul for the Juventus jersey, representing the club with honor on every field he stepped on. A legend leaves, and the Turin team begins a new era of resurgence, as Paulo Dybala also departs from the club.

Thus, a beautiful story comes to an end, leaving behind those balls of love and dedication to a single skin, which almost no longer exist. Through his veins runs the black and white, and wherever he goes, he will always be recognized as a true Juventino.