Transfer: Leonardo Bonucci joins Union Berlin form Juventus

Bundesliga club Union Berlin have successfully signed Italy’s national team captain, Leonardo Bonucci, from Juventus.

In a statement released by the club, Bonucci expressed his excitement about joining Union Berlin, saying, “at Union, I have the opportunity to continue playing at the highest level and to support the team on its way in three demanding competitions with my experience”

“I am very much looking forward to this new station in my career.”

Bonucci is reportedly on a one-year deal. His addition as a center-back will significantly bolster Union Berlin as they prepare for their debut season in the Champions League.

With 84 Champions League caps to his name, Bonucci brings a wealth of experience, having played in the finals in 2015 and 2017, both of which Juventus narrowly lost to Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively.

“In Leonardo, we are signing a player with a lot of experience” sporting director Oliver Ruhnert said.

“He has proven his qualities over many years both nationally and internationally.

“We are convinced that with his mentality and his flexibility he will expand our possibilities in defence and raise us to another level once again.”

Bonucci scored eight goals in his 121 appearances for Italy, captaining the Azzurri to the Euro 2021 title.

Named the 2016 Italian footballer of the year, Bonucci has won nine Serie A titles — eight with Juventus and one in 2005-06 with Inter Milan.