Bonucci Transfermarkts
Juventus Turin’s long-time defender, Leonardo Bonucci, is set to bid farewell to the club after being informed by Turin football director Cristiano Giuntoli that he is no longer part of their plans. At 36 years old, Bonucci had made 26 appearances and scored 2 goals in all competitions during the 2022-2023 season.
With just a year left on his contract and eyeing a spot in Euro 2024 with the Italian national team, Bonucci now faces the task of finding a new club that can offer him significant playing time. A recent rumor linked him to OM, but the player himself quickly denied the speculation, indicating he is not ready to retire just yet.
Leonardo Bonucci Achievements
Bonucci’s football journey began in 2005 with Inter Milan. He spent some seasons on loan at Treviso and Pisa before making his mark at Bari in 2009. His defensive partnership with fellow Italian center-back Andrea Ranocchia caught Juventus’s attention, earning him a move to the club in the subsequent season. At Juventus, Bonucci became a crucial component of the renowned three-man defensive line, alongside Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli, solidifying his reputation as one of the world’s top defenders. During his time with Juventus, he secured an impressive six consecutive Serie A titles from 2012 to 2017 and reached the UEFA Champions League finals in 2015 and 2017. In 2017, he briefly joined AC Milan, but he soon returned to Juventus and added two more league titles to his impressive list of achievements.
On the international stage, Bonucci has represented Italy with distinction, earning over 120 caps since his senior debut in 2010. He participated in two FIFA World Cups (2010 and 2014), three European Championships (2012, 2016, and 2020), and a FIFA Confederations Cup (2013). He reached the pinnacle of success by winning the Euro 2020 with Italy and also secured a runners-up medal at Euro 2012 and a third-place medal at the 2013 Confederations Cup.
As Leonardo Bonucci embarks on the next chapter of his illustrious career, football fans around the world eagerly await to see which club he will join and the impact he will continue to make on the beautiful game.