Juventus insisted on Wednesday that there was nothing improper with its therapy of ageing outcast Leonardo Bonucci after the Italian footballers’ affiliation mentioned his “dignity is being trampled on”.
In a press release which didn’t point out Italy captain Bonucci, Juve defended the “legitimacy of its actions towards all registered players who are recognised and are fully guaranteed all the rights” agreed in skilled soccer’s collective bargaining settlement.
Defender Bonucci has been frozen out by Juve and isn’t coaching with the primary group, even lacking out on the Serie A membership’s pre-season tour within the USA final month.
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Italian media reported that Bonucci, who’s 36 and has one 12 months left on his contract, has formally requested through his authorized representatives he be reinstated within the first group.
Juve added that the membership is “also ready… to defend the full legitimacy of its behaviour” ought to Bonucci launch authorized motion towards the group he captained final season.
Earlier on Wednesday the top of the footballers’ affiliation (AIC), Umberto Calcagno, blasted Juve’s behaviour as “illegitimate and banned by the collective bargaining agreement”.
“His dignity is being trampled on… Juventus should immediately reinstate him as he is suffering serious damage to his career,” mentioned Calcagno to news Agency ANSA.
“Bonucci is the tip of the iceberg of a number of (similar) situations. There are players like him who have broad shoulders and keep going with their chest out, but others who just put up with it.”
Bonucci was a key part of the Juve group which dominated Italian soccer for a decade, successful eight league titles between 2012 and 2020 and twice reaching the Champions League ultimate with the so-called ‘Old Lady’.
He additionally turned a nationwide hero two years in the past due to his decisive position alongside central defensive companion Giorgio Chiellini in Italy successful Euro 2020.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com