To facilitate the exit of the defender, the Bianconeri club could pay a portion of his salary as an incentive for his departure.
According to the italian ‘Sport Mediaset‘ The saga surrounding Leonardo Bonucci‘s future seems to be drawing closer to a conclusion.
The Juventus defender, who was excluded from the bianconeri squad at the beginning of the summer (for tactical reasons), is on the verge of accepting Union Berlin’s proposal.
The German club had expressed interest during the whole summer. Bonucci has already had discussions with the German management and seems inclined to accept the proposal from a club that would guarantee him participation in the upcoming Champions League.
Even the issue of his salary, perhaps the thorniest issue, could soon be resolved.
As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus is willing to contribute to the player’s salary by paying a portion as an incentive for his departure.
Union Berlin is offering 2 million euros net per season, and Juventus’ contribution would help get closer to the 3.5 million euros that Bonucci currently earns in his contract, which expires in June 2024.
Leo had repeatedly expressed his intention to stay and try to seize his chances, but coach Massimiliano Allegri and the club have remained steadfast in their positions, his departure now seems inevitable.
After 12 seasons, 502 appearances (6th all-time), and 35 goals, the adventure of the European champion defender in Turin could soon officially and definitively come to a close.
