Leonardo Bonucci sent a heartfelt message to Juventus fans following his transfer to Union Berlin, calling his time in Turin ‘the greatest chapter’ of his life.
The 36-year-old was rather unceremoniously cut from Massimiliano Allegri’s squad in Turin this summer, being left behind in Italy during their pre-season tour to the United States.
Bonucci entered the last year of his contract with Juventus and the club made it clear that they wanted him to move on before the end of the summer, keen to cut his high salary from their books.
Speaking in a video on his Instagram page, Bonucci reflected on his time with Juventus and bid farewell to the supporters.
“I’m Leonardo Bonucci and I’ve been a professional footballer for 19 years. In this long time of commitment and dedication, I know I’ve been a divisive person and that is why all the love I have received has always been mixed with much more. Slaps and hugs.
“Today, true to myself, I look you fans and judges in the eye, because a story like this deserves respect. What we have achieved together, time has said it wasn’t easy to build, and it will not be easy to repeat but the heart is capable of great memory, you know that well.
“Today, fans, Bianconeri, the greatest chapter of my life closes., I dreamed of a fair ending, the chance to close it with you, this unfortunately will not happen but time, once again, will be our friend, I’m sure of it.
“In tomorrow, which is already here now, I will always be the same Leonardo the same Bonucci.”
Bonucci was heavily linked with both Lazio and Genoa but ultimately decided to make the jump to Union Berlin, where he signed a one-year contract. His family have stayed behind in Italy, a sign of his initial desire to continue in Serie A.
I guess he forgot when he went to Milan for the money and then got sold the next year.
No. He couldn’t stand Allegri, that’s why.
Milan fans don’t need to speak of money after selling Tonali.
Stupid player betrayed