Fenerbahçe has announced the farewell to football of the Italian defender, for years leader of Juventus and the national team. The Turkish championship is played with the club in the match that closes the tournament
The time has come to say goodbye to the field for Leonardo Bonucci. Fenerbahçe, the Turkish club in which the 37-year-old former Juventus and national team defender plays, has announced through its official channels that the match against Istanbulspor – scheduled for 6pm – will be the Italian’s last match: “The Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci , who joined our team during the winter transfer window, will end his active football career” writes the club. “I saw his leadership qualities in him, on and off the pitch” commented Mert Hakan Yandaş, number 8 of the yellow and blacks.
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Bonucci concludes a gigantic career, with 1 European championship to his credit with Italy in 2021 (121 appearances and 8 goals for Azzurri), 9 championships (including eight with Juventus), 4 Italian cups and 5 Italian Super Cups (all in black and white), plus two Champions League finals always lost against Juventus, declared: “I have always tried to give my best on and off the pitch, it was an honor to be part of this splendid family. I thank everyone and I want to end my career with another title. We will fight one last battle.” Yes, because Fenerbahçe is still fighting for the championship and Leonardo’s last match could be decisive.
