Leonardo Bonucci: AC Milan sign Italy defender from Juventus
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Leonardo Bonucci has won six Serie A titles with Juventus
AC Milan have signed Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci from Juventus for a reported 40m euros (£35.1m).
Bonucci, 30, has signed a five-year deal with the 18-time champions, who have spent about £160m this summer., external
Milan coach Vincenzo Montella said: "Technically, I think that he and Sergio Ramos are the strongest central defenders in the world."
Meanwhile, Juve completed the signing of full-back Mattia de Sciglio, 24, from Milan for £10.64m.
A statement on their website said: "Juventus are adding a player with versatility, skill and an international pedigree."
Bonucci's move means he becomes the world's most expensive player aged 30 or over, surpassing the £22.5m Roma paid Fiorentina, external for striker Gabriel Batistuta in 2000.
- Published19 December 2016
