Franco Baresi: ‘Bonucci at the top of his game’

Franco Baresi believes Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci “has reached full maturity”.

The Bianconeri centre-back has been praised heavily in recent seasons, with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola naming him as one of his favourite players.

Now one of the all-time great defenders has given his opinion, with the Milan legend also hailing Bonucci’s contribution.

“Bonucci has reached full maturity,” Baresi told Corriere dello Sport.

“He’s a pillar of the Azzurri. Every defender has his own characteristics, and Bonucci combines physicality, quality and intelligence.

“That allows him to fit well with [Andrea] Barzagli and [Giorgio] Chiellini, creating a winning journey which has allowed them to open up a winning cycle.

“It happened with my Milan too.”