Giorgio Chiellini admitted he is concerned by the domino effect of Brexit after the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union.
Despite polls indicating the UK would vote to remain in the EU, it was the leave camp that triumphed in a result that could have seismic ramifications.
The verdict has already had a damaging impact on financial markets, and Italy and Juventus defender Chiellini - who has a degree in economics - was asked about the vote ahead of the Euro 2016 last-16 clash with Spain.
"It's a story which shocked everyone this morning," he said at a media conference.