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 defense will be over’ when he hangs up his boots
- Leonardo Bonucci has announced that he will retire from football next season
- The 36-year-old has made the decision to spend one last season in Serie A
- Bonucci has become a legend of Italy and Juventus during a career full of trophies
Leonardo Bonucci has announced that he will be retiring from football at the end of next season after an 18-year career that has seen him establish himself as one of the best defenders ever.
The 36-year-old has enjoyed a brilliant career laden with trophies that has made him a legend of Italy and Juventus.
Bonucci hopes to win the Europa League with Juventus this season before preparing for his final campaign in professional football.
In an interview series with the club’s YouTube channel on the occasion of his 500th appearance with Juventus, Bonucci explains that he will leave football in 2024.
After discussing the impact of former goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, Bonucci declares his intention to retire from football after an outstanding career representing Juventus.
Leonardo Bonucci has announced that he will retire from football at the end of next season
Bonucci will embark on one final campaign at Juventus next season before retiring
“If I stop playing next year, it will be the end of a defensive era, a way to defend the Italian style,” said Bonucci.
“It is a source of pride to be there with the greatest. I hope that many future defenders, just as we had Baresi, Maldini, Nesta, Cannavaro, will see the four of us as idols.