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Bonucci reflects on Manchester City interest under Guardiola

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Bonucci reflects on Manchester City interest under Guardiola
Summary

Leonardo Bonucci revealed he was 'tempted' by Manchester City and Pep Guardiola during his career but ultimately stayed at Juventus. The defender shared that discussions occurred even during the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament. Bonucci, now part of Italy's coaching staff, considered the idea of leaving Juventus painful and was influenced by his family's circumstances. Although he did leave for AC Milan briefly, he returned to Juventus shortly after.

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  • •Bonucci was courted by Guardiola and Manchester City for weeks.
  • •He decided to remain with Juventus despite temptation this summer.
  • •He became part of Italy's coaching staff after retiring in 2024.
  • •Circumstances involving his son influenced his decision to stay.
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  • 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Bonucci reveals how tempted he was about leaving Juventus to play for Pep Guardiola
  • 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Bonucci: ‘Guardiola and Manchester City courted me for many weeks’
What they're saying
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Manchester City were keen to sign Leonardo Bonucci during the peak of his performances at Juventus, with the defender tempted by the possibility of moving to the Premier League and working under Pep G...

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Leonardo Bonucci admits he was ‘tempted’ by Pep Guardiola and Manchester City, who ‘courted me for many weeks,’ but couldn’t bring himself to leave Juventus.The defender retired in 2024 and ...

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