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Bonucci didn't leave Juventus because of Allegri - Marotta

The director insists the centre-back's decision to ditch Turin for San Siro had nothing to do with his issues with the coach

Giuseppe Marotta insists Leonardo Bonucci did not leave Juventus because of coach Massimiliano Allegri, while revealing that he clashed with Dani Alves over his move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Bonucci left Juve for AC Milan in a stunning €42 million move in July, the Italy centre-back having reportedly fallen out with Allegri last season.

But CEO and general manager Marotta is adamant the relationship between coach and player was not the reason for Bonucci's shock exit.