Juventus defender Gleison Bremer admits speaking with Giorgio Chiellini about taking the No3 shirt.
The former Torino captain admits he has long been in contact with the former Juve captain, who is now with LAFC.
Bremer said: "Even two years ago I spoke with him when perhaps I would have left Toro, but not for Juve.
"Giorgio for me he is an idol, he is one of the best defenders. I heard him, he told me to rest assured.
"I asked him if I could take the number 3 shirt and he told me that there were no problems."