Earlier this week, Juventus have determined to place an abrupt finish to Leonardo Bonucci’s second stint on the membership.
The 36-year-old nonetheless has one other yr left on this contract, however new membership director Cristiano Giuntoli plainly instructed him he’s not part of Max Allegri’s tactical challenge.
But, the defying captain doesn’t plan to succumb to the membership’s plans, a minimum of not with out a combat.
In line with La Gazzetta dello Sport through TuttoJuve, Bonucci nonetheless intends to complete his enjoying profession at Juventus.
Armored together with his contract, the defender will try to stay at Continassa for an additional season and climb his method again within the pecking order.
The supply provides that the previous Inter and Milan defender hasn’t been enticed by the proposals he acquired. This consists of potential presents from Lazio and Fenerbahce.
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Apparently, we might be heading to a impasse between Bonucci on one aspect, and Allegri and Giuntoli on the opposite. That is removed from a perfect scenario to start our pre-season preparations.
Bonucci nonetheless has a contract for an additional yr, so Juventus can’t unilaterally push him out of the door, a minimum of not from a authorized perspective.
Nevertheless, the administration is keen to take measures to frustrate the defender and immediate his exit, like stripping him from the captaincy and freezing him out of the squad.
Then again, the Euro 2020 may take an equally-irritating stand by refusing to depart, placing a hurdle within the membership’s plans.
So let’s see who will budge first.