ITS OFFICIAL!!! 37-year-old Leonardo Bonucci Retires From Football [VIDEO]—-LEONARDO BONUCCI has announced his retirement from football.
The legendary defender ends his career havign won 19 major trophies. Bonucci, 37, was part of the Italy side that broke English hearts at Euro 2020.
Luke Shaw had given the Three Lions an early lead until Bonucci forced home the equaliser before Italy went on to win on penalties.
The defender had hoped to make the squad for Euro 2024 for one last international tournament.
But due to a lack of playing time at Union Berlin and Fenerbahce he was not picked by Luciano Spalletti
Bonucci announced his retirement on social media with a touching video.
The clip showcased pictures from throughout his career and the trophies he won.
He wrote: “As a child, I dreamed of this story I would tell, promising myself achievements to embrace against the biggest, celebrating, having faith through difficulties with courage.
“A father, a teammate, a husband, a player. Beyond. Beyond history today, I am me.”
Watch the moment below:
Bonucci enjoyed a stellar career in which he won nine Serie A titles at Inter Milan and Juventus.
He also won five Coppa Italia trophies and five Italian Supercoppas.
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