Shortly before the end of the transfer period, Bundesliga club Union Berlin landed the next coup and signed the Italian European champion Leonardo Bonucci. The 36-year-old central defender comes from Juventus Turin to Köpenick, Union did not give any information about the duration of the contract. The table football had recently reported on a one-year contract. “It’s something special for me to go abroad for the first time in my career,” said Bonucci: “At Union I have the opportunity to continue playing at the highest level and the team on their way in three demanding competitions with my experience I’m really looking forward to this new station in my career.”
With Bonucci, Union signed “a player with a lot of experience,” explained managing director Oliver Ruhnert: “He has proven his qualities both nationally and internationally over many years. We are convinced that with his mentality and flexibility he will expand our possibilities in the Defense will be expanded and the level will increase again.”
Bonucci had celebrated eight of his nine championship titles and four cup wins with Juve. With the exception of one season at AC Milan, the veteran has played a total of 502 competitive games for the old lady since 2010, but was recently sorted out there. His contract would have been valid until 2024. At Union Berlin, Bonucci now has the opportunity to play in the Champions League. The Irons recently caused a stir with the transfers of national players Robin Gosens and Kevin Volland.