Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci admits that his choice to renew with the club until 2021 'gives him enormous pride.'

The Viterbo-native had been subject to interest from both Manchester City and Chelsea, but spoke of his desire to improve with the Bianconeri.

"I have renewed until 2021," the Italy international told the Juventus official website. "I'm glad and proud of this choice to continue on a glorious and increasingly victorious path until 2021.

Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci admits that his choice to renew with the club until 2021 'gives him enormous pride.'

The Viterbo-native had been subject to interest from both Manchester City and Chelsea, but spoke of his desire to improve with the Bianconeri.

"I have renewed until 2021," the Italy international told the Juventus official website. "I'm glad and proud of this choice to continue on a glorious and increasingly victorious path until 2021.

"It makes me feel responsible, in a nice way. I feel part of a big family and that gets you working hard.

"It makes you want to always put yourself at the disposition of your teammates, helping in times of difficulty and celebrating together in moments of joy and happiness.

"These years are been full of victories and we are aware that from now on it will be increasingly difficult to get results, but life would be no good if there wasn’t anything to fight for.

"Our goal is to play every game to win and to keep getting better and better up until 2021. After that maybe we will go even further together, collecting many trophies.

"I always said that my improvement will end when I hang up my boots. It is a trivial phrase but it reflects my desire to improve myself, to always question my performances, and to never give up."

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