MILAN: Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo claimed Serie A’s player of the year award for the third consecutive year during a gala event on Monday organised by the Association of Italian Footballers.
The 34-year-old playmaker celebrated alongside former Juve handler Antonio Conte, who picked up the best coach of the year award after leading the Bianconeri to their third consecutive Serie A title last season before quitting to become Italy’s national team coach.
“It’s always a pleasure to win this award,” said Pirlo, one of several Juve stars to be named among the Serie A team of the year.
Juventus won their 30th league title last season with an unprecedented 102 points and reached the semi-finals of the Europa League. AFP