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Chiellini, 37, left Juve at the end of last season with a year
remaining on his contract after a 17-year career at the club.
The centre back is third on their all-time appearances list
behind Alessandro Del Piero and Gianluigi Buffon.
He has retired from international duty, playing his last match
at Wembley earlier this month when European champions Italy lost
the 'Finalissima' to Copa America winners Argentina.
Chiellini, who won nine consecutive Serie A titles with Juventus,
announced his move on Twitter
https://twitter.com/chiellini/status/
1536317598392061952 wearing an LAFC cap and shirt with the
caption, "The next chapter".
"I felt very strongly about this new chapter in my career, and I
am grateful to LAFC for this opportunity," Chiellini said in a
statement.
"I'm thankful for all my years with Juventus and I'm looking
forward to winning many more trophies in Los Angeles."
LAFC said Chiellini will take an international roster slot once
he gets his visa and International Transfer Certificate.
"Giorgio's experience will be invaluable to us," LAFC head coach
Steve Cherundolo said.
"He is one of the top defenders to ever play, he brings a deep
knowledge of the game and an ability to have an impact on our
young players both on and off the field. His addition is the
perfect supplement to the work we are doing every day."
LAFC are top of the Western Conference standings with 29 points
from 14 games.
(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian
Radnedge and Ken Ferris)
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