Bonucci Announces Retirement From Football At 37
Legendary Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci has announced his retirement from football at the age of 37.
Bonucci played his final game on Sunday for Turkish side Fenerbahce in their 6-0 rout of Istanbulspor.
The former Bari defender joined Fenerbahce in the January transfer window following a brief spell at Union Berlin.
Bonucci played his best football at Juventus, where he won eight Serie A titles across two spells.
Bonucci won 121 caps for Italy, scoring eight goals and captained them to victory at EURO 2020.
Bonucci was not picked by Italy manager Luciano Spalletti for the upcoming European Championships.
"It was a pleasure for me to be a part of this wonderful family," he said of his time at Fenerbahce.
"I tried to show my best on and off the field.
A statement on the club website paid tribute to Bonucci, reading: "It was an honour to see a legend like you in a Cubuklu jersey.
"At this special moment of your career, we would like to thank you on behalf of the entire Fenerbahce family. We wish you successful and healthy days in which you will be a part of football in your future life."
