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Lippi admits 'free agent' Chiellini still waiting for Juventus contract offer

Italy Euro 2020 winner Giorgio Chiellini remains off contract from Juventus.

The centre-back turns 37 next month and captained the Azzurri to their triumph in the European Championship at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

“It takes two to sign a contract," agent Davide Lippi told Radio Radio.

“Giorgio went to the Euros and focused exclusively on that. There's no problem with Juventus, we said we'd meet up later in the summer, but we haven't yet sat down to discuss a renewal."

On a move away, Lippi continued: “They'd have to make the offer first. As of today, there is nobody. We are waiting for Juventus to tell us when we can sit down and have a chat.

“Thinking of Chiellini away from the playing field at this moment is madness. What he did after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament is incredible. What fuels him is passion and we saw in the Euros that the passion is still strong.

“He was a symbol of Juventus for many years and we are waiting for a club. Nobody has called, but I wouldn't be surprised if they did, as he's the only free agent in the Italy squad now."

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