Juventus’ famed ‘BBC’ defensive trio of Bonucci, Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini were broken up in the summer of 2017 when a disagreement with then manager Massimiliano Allegri led to the former Bari defender making a switch to the Rossoneri.
Despite being made captain upon his arrival in Milan, Bonucci’s stay at the seven-time European champions lasted for just one season before he completed a move back to Turin.
The 33-year-old’s first spell at the Italian champions ended after a 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final but he is glad to be back now.
"It was a difficult season for me, both personally and professionally,” Bonucci told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"There were some disagreements and, especially after the defeat in the Champions League, I ultimately made a poor decision, but I have to say that the decision, which certainly influenced my career, improved me as a man.
"Those months at Milan let me do some soul-searching and made me realise that my calling was at Juventus, who are like my family.
"I met some beautiful people at Milan, first of all Rino [Gennaro] Gattuso. It was a difficult year, but that's not to say it was useless. At the end of it, I was very happy to go back home."
Bonucci has won seven Serie A titles in his two spells with Juventus.
