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Controversy surrounding Bonucci’s Juventus departure revealed after his recent interview
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In a recent interview with Sportmediaset, Leonardo Bonucci made startling revelations about the circumstances of his departure from the club.
The interview has caused quite a stir as Bonucci sheds light on a series of events that have left fans and pundits puzzled.
Bonucci’s main grievance revolves around the timing of his departure notification.
He claims that he was only informed of his impending exit in June, and this news came from Fabio Manna and Cristiano Giuntoli, two key figures in Juventus’ management. However, the timeline doesn’t quite add up.
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Earlier in the year, during the early months of 2023, Bonucci had discussions with Federico Calvo and Fabio Cherubini, who had proposed an elaborate farewell for the player in front of the Juventus faithful.
This farewell would have mirrored the emotional send-off Giorgio Chiellini received during the Juventus-Milan match at the end of the previous season. However, to the surprise of many, Bonucci rejected this grand plan.
Adding another layer of complexity to the situation, Bonucci had a private conversation with the team’s coach before the Roma-Juventus match in March.
This discussion arose due to certain tensions stemming from Bonucci’s behavior, and it seems to indirectly point fingers at the coach as a key player in the unfolding drama.
Perhaps the most perplexing aspect of Bonucci’s interview is his claim of being “unaware” of the impending departure.
This statement seems at odds with his emotional exit from the field and his tears during the Udine match on the final day of the previous Serie A season.
During that match, Bonucci had specifically requested to be named in the starting lineup, demonstrating a clear awareness that his time with the club was drawing to a close.