Leonardo: Bonucci wants to go back to Juventus and Gattuso will continue to coach

Milan's new executive Leonardo confirmed that after only one season of playing, captain Bonucci wants to return to Juventus, but stressed that Gattuso will continue to lead the team forward.

The 48-year-old Brazilian was officially named the new general manager by the Rossoneri on Thursday, and at a press conference, Leonardo inevitably spoke about the rumors of Bonucci's return to Juve, admitting: "I met some people, not just People from Juventus. We're going to play a financial fair play, so there won't be a crazy transfer market, it's going to be moderate and sensible.) The negotiations with Juve started because of Bonucci, so if we can reach an agreement, we will close the deal and we have no objection to that. ”

"It all started with an idea, a very practical and calm idea, and all negotiations started from that. It's normal for a player to have a desire, a player is not just asking to leave, there are plans and goals to consider. He came here last year as a symbol of change, and now we will try to see what happens in harmony, and it is uncertain whether he will leave or not. ”

There have also been recent rumours that Milan are planning to sack Gattuso and invite former Chelsea boss Conte to coach. To this, the Brazilians made it clear: "Gattuso? I agree with the club that Gattuso was the first to be confirmed and that was never discussed. It's normal for something like this to happen when some great coaches are idle, but none of us have ever talked to Conte. Gattuso has grown into a coach, he's a Milan guy and we'll start from here. Higuain and Morata? Each situation has a different approach: we'll comply with the ffp, so I don't think there's a possibility of a major signing. ”

"The transfer pay is almost double what it was a few years ago, and that doesn't help us. goalie? So far we have not received any offers. We have two good goalkeepers, Donnarumma has a huge potential and Reina has done everything in his career. Reyner, 36, brings balance and technique to the dressing room. It's a duo that can be managed calmly, and we've talked to Gattuso. I don't know if there will be an offer sent over, I've talked to their agent but so far nothing. ”

"New midfielders, strikers and wingers? Gattuso's plan was in line with mine, we found ourselves in a confused situation, there was some knock-on effect in the transfer market and we had to start and see how to fit together. Maldini? Paulo is a great friend, he represents the history of Milan and has great and unique value. It would be great if he worked with us, let's wait and see. ”

"Leaving the striker? There will be a lot of negotiations to go on, and starting over is not a problem. For Kalinic, not only Atletico Madrid, but other teams want him, we are still talking, but we still have no agreement. As for Andre Silva, it's a different situation, we have to see what he wants, what we can give him, he's still young and we have to look at what's best for everyone. ”

"Sports executive? A helper is needed, there's a lot to do now, and we don't have a lot of time left. It's an important decision, so it's important to do things calmly and that applies to the players as well. The room for error can increase, so we try to do things reasonably. ”

"Rockari? He was a lad born here, very normal, he was like a club kid. There's a lot of emotion in it, but there's something more practical about it. We have to see what the players want, but in my opinion he hasn't fully grown up yet and it would be better for everyone if he stayed. ”

(Editor: Sky Blue Boy)