Juventus and Leonardo Bonucci are at loggerheads, and the divorce could spill over to the courtrooms. The entourage of the defender formally asked for him to be reinstated with a certified email. The response by the execs was immediate. They said it was a technical decision and that the player can still practice in the best possible conditions, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
The move by the former captain serves as the start of the legal battle. He could refer the team to the body that handles contractual disputes, as the collective bargaining agreement envisages. If the veteran prevailed, he could see his contract rescinded and cash in his entire €6M salary. But a small compensation is more likely.
Bonucci is training at different hours than the rest of the Juventus squad along with the other castaways. He’d like to end his career with the Bianconeri colors, but Massimiliano Allegri and Cristiano Giuntoli denied him such an opportunity.
He posted a bitter comment on Instagram following a friendly against the Next Gen squad, where the fans cheered for him even though he didn’t play.
“Today’s reality continues teaching me how love and affection can go beyond imposed situations.”
Bonucci has been linked to a few sides since the abrupt decision by Juventus, but his exit talks haven’t gained a lot of pace at this stage.
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