Former Italy and Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has referred to as time on his glittering 19-year profession.
The 37-year-old received Euro 2020 as a part of Roberto Mancini’s squad, scoring within the ultimate at Wembley, and claimed eight Serie A titles, 4 Coppa Italia crowns and 5 Italian Tremendous Cups throughout two spells at Juventus.
Bonucci, who additionally performed for Inter Milan and AC Milan, completed his profession at Turkish aspect Fenerbahce.
He confirmed his retirement on social media, saying: ‘As a baby, I dreamed of this story I’d inform, promising myself achievements to embrace towards the most important, celebrating, having religion by difficulties with braveness.
‘A father, a team-mate, a husband, a participant. Past. Past historical past at present, I’m me.’
Leonardo Bonucci has referred to as time on his glittering 19-year profession in skilled soccer
Bonucci claimed eight Serie A titles, 4 Coppa Italia crowns and 5 Italian Tremendous Cups throughout two spells at Juventus
The 37-year-old (proper) received Euro 2020 as a part of Roberto Mancini’s squad, scoring within the ultimate at Wembley
Bonucci performed 502 instances for Juventus, becoming a member of from Bari in 2010 and returning to the membership in 2018 after one season at AC Milan.
A Juventus assertion learn: ‘A participant who fashioned an unlimited a part of our current historical past has determined to go away the world of soccer.
‘Leonardo Bonucci has determined to retire from soccer, an announcement that touches us deeply, as a result of Leo has his identify etched into the Juventus archives.
‘We mentioned goodbye final September, however the thread that binds us can’t be damaged. Not even now that Leo has determined to embark on a brand new chapter in his life, for which we want him solely one of the best.’
