Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci said he has won everything with the club apart of the Champions League – but has not given up hope.
The Italy international was part of eight of Juve’s nine successive Serie A title successes, also winning the Coppa Italia fives timed during his career with the Bianconeri.
However, he has never tasted success in Europe, having been a losing finalist twice in the Champions League.
Speaking to Tuttosport and La Gazzetta dello Sport, he said: “When I joined, my dream was to have a great career and win everything.
“I’ve almost achieved it. I’m 90% there. I’m just missing that tiny piece which hurts us Juve fans.
“Let’s hope that over the next two years of my contract we can find stability in Europe again. Winning is always difficult. The first step is to reach the quarter-finals then you need luck.
“In a season so unique anything can happen, so why not believe in Juve’s future in Europe?”
Since last reaching the Champions League final in 2017, Juve were subsequently eliminated in the quarter-finals in each of the two following season but have failed to progress past the last-16 since.
Bonucci was also critical of some comments made by former central-defensive partner Matthijs de Ligt before his move to Bayern Munich.
The 35-year-old explained the pair spoke about the situation after and he wished the Netherlands international well.
He added: “De Ligt’s exit didn’t surprise me because certain comments made it clear didn’t want to stay at Juventus.
“But at think at the end of the day, you need to be respectful. The group he was with for three years helped him grow and the club invested in him.
“I wish him the best but certain comments he made on international duty were not very nice. We spoke about it after our holidays and he understood.
“Bayern are a great club but just being at a top club doesn’t mean you are guaranteed to win.”