Bonucci is an okay defender. His talents are being grossly overstated around here. Watched Duval Zapata just rag doll him last week for Udinese's goal. Not to judge him on one abuse, but ... I don't see the allure. He is a 30 year old defender who has played in the slowest top league (Italy) his whole career, and has mostly being a part of a 3 headed CB monster.
Old, not particularly quick, Not particularly strong, has played in a slow league all his career, and has had the luxury of being flanked by 2 other tactically superior defenders in Chiellini and Barzagli.
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Sure he is a great longball passer. So kinda like Kolarov. But with better technique and overall footballing pedigree. But defensively he is just okay.
Don't know why so many want him.