Manchester City Transfer News: Leonardo Bonucci Responds to Summer Rumours

Juventus star Leonardo Bonucci has admitted he was tempted by the prospect of moving to the Premier League during the summer-transfer window, with Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea all linked with the defender at some point.

Per Samuel Luckhurst of the Manchester Evening News, Bonucci sat at the top of United manager Jose Mourinho’s wish list after he signed Paul Pogba, but the Italian is now close to signing a new deal with the Bianconeri.

City and Chelsea were also linked, with Citizens manager Pep Guardiola telling Mediaset Premium (h/t Football Italia) Bonucci is one of his favourite players and the Blues hiring Antonio Conte, who turned the Italy international athlete into a star during his time with Juventus.

The 29-year-old has now told Mediaset Premium (h/t Football Italia) he seriously considered moving to England, but his love for Juventus proved too great:

If I said that I wasn’t tempted this summer by an offer from England, above all for the coach that wanted me, then that would be a lie.

But Juventus is my home and I am happy to have remained. My dream was to win with this shirt and now I am here, ready to improve as a player and challenge myself to make this team become a legend.

Bonucci joined Juventus from Bari in 2010 and struggled initially, making plenty of mistakes in the heart of defence and forcing team-mates Giorgio Chiellini and …

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