Juventus: Giorgio Chiellini subbed in the 17th minute for emotional farewell

Giorgio Chiellini has just completed his final home game for Juventus.

It’s the end of an era at the Allianz Stadium with the Juve legend and captain drawing the curtains on a wildly successful 17-year stint in the famous black and white stripes.

While Chiellini might actually have been signed by the Old Lady back in 2004, it was the following season that he started playing for the Turin side having played out on loan at Fiorentina.

And truth be told, Juventus have never looked back with Chiellini quickly establishing himself as one of the first names on the team sheet, duly becoming part of the furniture at the club.

In fact, the warrior-like centre-back went on to make more than 500 appearances for the club, consistently playing 20 or 30 times a season even as he entered his thirties.

And while game time might have been harder to come by in recent seasons, Chiellini has only ever been a few matches away from proving his class – and you only have to ask England to know that.

Overall, the 37-year-old won nine Serie A titles, five Coppa Italia crowns, five Supercoppa Italiana trophies and reached two Champions League finals with the Italian giants.

However, all good things must come to an end and the expiry of Chiellini’s contract this summer brought an end to one of the most fruitful player-club collaborations of modern men’s football.

And Juventus’ league clash with Lazio on Monday night proved to be his last chance to play in front of the fans that have cheered his name for the best part of two decades.

As such, Massimiliano Allegri not only gave the Juve legend his moment in the sun by handing him a starting place, but also afforded him the opportunity to enjoy a ceremonial substitution.

In a style of tribute