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Bonucci Headed to Fenerbahce Following Roma Fiasco

January 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Leonardo Bonucci won’t be coming back to Italy but he will indeed transfer in January, as Fenerbahce have come to terms with him and Union Berlin. The move will be official in a couple of days once the market opens in Turkey.

Leonardo Bonucci was on the verge of coming to terms with Roma director Tiago Pinto, but the club’s ownership came over the top to block the deal.

Roma Change Their Mind About Bringing In Bonucci

December 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Leonardo Bonucci was on the verge of coming to terms with Roma director Tiago Pinto, but the club’s ownership came over the top to block the deal. As a result, the defender won't transfer to the Italian capital for the second window in a row.

Roma is further weighing whether to sign Leonardo Bonucci considering the protest by their fans, while a second addition to their squad could hinge on Renato Sanches.

Roma Buy Time on Bonucci, Renato Sanches Closer to Exit

December 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Premier League, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Union Berlin, West Ham

Roma is further weighing whether to sign Leonardo Bonucci considering the protest by their fans, while a second addition to their squad could hinge on Renato Sanches. The Giallorossi are seriously considering sending him back to PSG early because of his injuries.

Just six months after his arrival, Leonardo Bonucci might not be long for Union Berlin, and Roma are mulling making a run at him.

Bonucci Resurfaces as an Option to Bolster Roma Defense

December 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Just six months after his arrival, Leonardo Bonucci might not be long for Union Berlin, and Roma are mulling making a run at him. A lot has changed since he transferred to Germany, and that could entice him to depart and return to the Peninsula.

Leonardo Bonucci is inching closer to his Serie A return, as Roma are advancing in the negotiations to add him from Union Berlin.

Bonucci Reviews Significant Point vs Napoli, Praises Raspadori

November 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Union Berlin

Leonardo Bonucci was key in keeping Napoli at bay, with Union avoiding a defeat for the first time in 13 games across all competitions, having lost 12 games in a row since beating Darmstadt in August: "We knew that we had to do something more. And something had already changed in training."

Bonucci Dishes on Juventus Exit: “They Were Wrong”

November 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Leonardo Bonucci revisited his Juventus departure with some bitterness in the presser ahead of the Champions League game versus Napoli: “I still feel good and alive and can keep up with the pace in training, which is an important response to me. They used to tell me I couldn’t."

Bonucci Confirms Receiving Lazio Offer Last Summer

September 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Leonardo Bonucci revisited his summer in a presser, stating that Lazio were interested, but he picked Union Berlin instead. He inked a seasonal contract with an option but might retire in June 2024, as he had announced before the whole brouhaha with Juventus.

Gianluigi Buffon is coming off his first turn as the Italy’s head of the delegation and team manager. He spoke about the recent experience and more.

Buffon Talks New Italy Role, Juventus, and Title Race

September 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Gianluigi Buffon is coming off his first turn as the Italy’s head of the delegation and team manager. He spoke about the recent experience and more in an interview: "“It was very nice. I was welcomed very well by the president, the officials, the gaffer, and his staff."

Juventus won’t respond directly to the latest words by Leonardo Bonucci directly, but they made it known that they disagree with his timetable.

Juventus Pick Apart Bonucci Most Recent Recollection

September 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Juventus won’t respond directly to the latest words by Leonardo Bonucci directly, but they made it known that they disagree with the timetable of the events provided by the defender. The management and the player had a formal meeting back in October but didn't modify his contract.

Bonucci Attacks Juventus: “They Said False Things”

September 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Union Berlin

Leonardo Bonucci opened up about his messy exit from Juventus, openly criticizing Massimiliano Allegri and the management for how they handled it. He recently sued the team for damages: “I’ve heard and read things that aren’t true from the club and the coach."

Leonardo Bonucci and Juventus parted ways last summer, but the saga isn’t over just yet. The defender has decided to sue his former club.

Bonucci Starts Legal Action Versus Juventus for Damages

September 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Leonardo Bonucci and Juventus parted ways last summer, but the saga isn’t over just yet. The defender has decided to sue his former club. He has joined Union Berlin on a free move in the final days of the transfer window. He believes he sustained professional and image damage.

Luciano Spalletti will not operate outside the norm in his first decisions, as Ciro Immobile has been tapped to be the new Italy captain.

Immobile to Captain Italy in the Upcoming Fixtures

September 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti will not operate outside the norm in one of his first key decisions as the Italy manager, as Ciro Immobile has been tapped to be the new captain. Leonardo Bonucci hasn’t been called up for the next games. His national team future is up in the air.

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