Juventus thank Leonardo Bonucci but reveal his move to Union Berlin generates a ‘negative economic impact’ of circa €5.6m for 2022-23.
The Italy international has joined Union Berlin on a free transfer, signing a one-year deal with an option for a further season.
It’s the first time he has moved abroad in his career and the second time he leaves Juventus.
Bonucci had joined Milan in the summer of 2017 after an argument with Massimiliano Allegri but returned to Turin one year later.
Juventus confirmed Bonucci’s exit and thanked their ex-defender on their official website on Friday.
“The relationship between Juventus and Leonardo Bonucci has come to an end. A celebrated journey, full of many successes and victories that have written this story, lived together. The defender’s career will now continue at Union Berlin in Germany,” Juventus said in a statement.
“From 2010 (the year of his transfer from Bari) to 2023, Leo shared 12 trophy-laden seasons with Juve, playing in the role of central pivot in the mythological defensive trio alongside Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini, before going on to guide the next set of youngsters like Matthijs De Ligt, Gleison Bremer and Federico Gatti.
“Having celebrated the milestone of 500 Juventus appearances last season, Bonucci leaves with an impressive CV in black and white: eight Scudetti, four Italian Cups and five Italian Super Cups.
“A big thank you to you, Leo, and all the best for the future!”
Juventus had to pay €3.5m gross to part ways with the Italian defender so, as revealed by the club, his exit generates a “negative economic impact of approximately €5.6m on the 2022-2023 financial year due to the partial write-down of the net book value of the player’s registration rights.”
Bonucci played 502 games with the Old Lady, scoring 35 goals and winning eight Serie A titles.
The 36-year-old became European champions with Italy barely two years ago and was included in the team of the tournament. He made his senior Italy debut in 2010 and has 121 international caps to his name.
Great player sack that fooking clown 🤡 allegri he’s destroying the club