Italy and Juventus legend Leonardo Bonucci reveals he will retire at the end of next season

Italy and Juventus legend Leonardo Bonucci reveals he will retire at the end of next season as the veteran centre-back, 36, claims ‘an era of defence will be over’ when he hangs up his boots

  • Leonardo Bonucci has announced he will retire from football next season
  • The 36-year-old has made the decision to endure one final campaign in Serie A
  • Bonucci has become an Italy and Juventus legend during a trophy-laden career 

Leonardo Bonucci has announced he will retire from football at the end of next season following an 18-year career where he has established himself as one of the game’s greatest-ever defenders.

The 36-year-old has enjoyed a glittering career laden with trophies that has seen him become an Italy and Juventus legend.

Bonucci, will be hoping to lift the Europa League with Juventus this season before preparing to embark on his final campaign in professional football.

Speaking in an interview series with the club’s YouTube channel to mark his 500th Juventus appearance, Bonucci explains he will walk away from football in 2024.

After discussing the impact of former goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, Bonucci states his intentions to quit football following an outstanding career representing Juventus.

Leonardo Bonucci has announced he will retire from football at the end of next season

‘When I stop playing next year, it will be the end of a defensive era, a way of defending Italian style’ said Bonucci.

‘It’s a source of pride to be up there with the greatest. I hope lots of future defenders just as we had Baresi, Maldini, Nesta, Cannavaro, will see us four as idols. 

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