The relationship between Juventus icon Leonardo Bonucci and the Bianconeri management has turned sour, and it is no secret that the 36-year-old center-back will leave before the transfer window shuts close. Union Berlin are the most recent suitors to emerge for Bonucci’s services, but the Berlin natives now have competition from the Italian capital.
Latest information from Corriere dello Sport (via Tuttomercatoweb) points in the direction of Lazio, who have accelerated their search for a leader figure in the backline. The Biancocelesti, led by chief Claudio Lotito and coach Maurizio Sarri, have taken up the responsibility to scout for Bonucci’s availability.
#Bonucci–#Lazio: contatti diretti in serata, restare in #Italia è la sua priorità. #Sarri ha dato il placet. Non ci sono accordi, ma dialoghi adesso fitti. Quindi prudenza, in attesa di una decisione. E per questo il difensore centrale ha chiesto qualche giorno all’#UnionBerlino…
— Alfredo Pedullà (@AlfredoPedulla) August 14, 2023
Union put forth a proposal, which the defender and his entourage are currently prospecting, but Lazio’s presence spices up the transfer race, although no concrete offer has been tabled by the Italians. Lazio have nonetheless intensified contacts with Juventus to probe the transfer.
However, the contacts are with regards to loan moves for Nicolò Rovella and Luca Pellegrini first and foremost, as the duo prepares to leave Turin for Rome.
Our Take on Lazio and Bonucci
Lazio will mark 2023/24 by returning to the UEFA Champions League, and Sarri is confident of leading the club deep into the season with the help of fitting figures in the squad. Bonucci could be a great addition to the Biancocelesti squad, although the transfer is bound to hurt Juventus’ sentiments.
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