A biography for Leonardo Bonuccihasn’t been written yet.
“If someone like Cristiano arrives at the club, then inevitably you will improve.”
“I've always given everything, really, to the end.”
“Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival here at Juventus has been fundamental.”
“Defence for me is so important because I do not want anyone to trespass and invade my property because that goal is my property.”
“When we are organised on the pitch, it is easier to play in defense.”
“We need to live day by day and to improve.”
“Pirlo's a leader - a silent leader, but one who knows how to carry his team through difficult moments.”
“Real Madrid's interest? Yes, it's true, Real Madrid were interested in me. It was an honour and pleasure for me, it means that I have worked well in these years.”
“I defend my goal as if it were my home. I do my best to defend it and not to allow anyone to score goals or penetrate that. It's true.”
“Having discussions over the years is normal, as I am someone who is very direct and always speaks the truth.”
“It is not in the DNA of Juventus to think of a draw.”
“The goal is to be at the top in the spring.”
“In football you should never take anything for granted.”
“I was struck by the ideas of Sarri, when you see them from outside you get a certain idea but when you are inside you understand the intelligence of a coach who has brought new ideas.”
“When I was a kid I was the black sheep of the family because all my uncles and cousins were big Inter fans while I've always been Juve. In fact when I'm injured or suspended I'll be in the stands behind the goal when we're playing - in with the fans where I'm happiest.”
“I have always said that for me it would be an honour to continue at Juventus and to end my career here, because it's a shirt you are proud to wear.”
“With clever and mature people, it becomes clear: you shake hands, and look together towards the same goal.”
“The players who played for Milan when I was a child are legends for what they've won and given to football. Then, when I got bigger, Nesta became my idol and I went on to become a defender.”
“Defending is not only done by the defenders, just as attacking is not only down to the forwards.”
“When I chose to come to Milan, I knew there would be another side to the medal from the one I saw the day I was presented here. The message the club were giving out was clear: this year is no joking matter.”