One of the best center-backs in Europe, Leonardo Bonucci, revealed that last summer he had the opportunity to leave Turin's Juventus and wear the shirts of Barcelona or Manchester City clubs.
Last summer, there were rumors in the media for quite some time that the 29-year-old Italian is one of Pep Guardiola's main targets in the "City" team, and there was also interest shown from Chelsea in London. There was slightly less talk about the desire of the Catalan team to acquire the defender.
"Saying 'no' to Barcelona and Manchester City clubs was not easy," said L. Bonucci. "How can it be easy when the best strategist in the world wants you?"
"I made the decision to stay at Juventus after careful consideration. As I said, it was not an easy decision because Guardiola showed interest in me.
"But now I am happy in Turin and I want to win titles with Juventus not only in Italy but also in Europe. In the Champions League, we have to show our best form," added L. Bonucci.
This season, the defender played 22 matches in the Juventus ranks and scored two goals.
