Leonardo Bonucci decides to take legal action againts Juventus

The Italian defender has joined Union Berlin this season

Leonardo Bonucci has made the decision to file a lawsuit against Juventus, his former team.

He alleges that he suffered harm to his professional image due to the claimed lack of proper training and preparation opportunities.

In addition to not practising with the first squad and being cut by Juve, defender Bonucci also missed the Serie A team's preseason trip to the United States last month.

Although the Italian Footballers' Association claimed that Juventus were treating elderly misfit Leonardo Bonucci improperly and that his "dignity is being stomped on," Juventus insisted that nothing was wrong.

Bonucci has a tremendous 12-year experience at Juventus and has established himself as a major player there. Recent events, however, have led to the 36-year-old being notified that his time with the team has come to an end by Massimiliano Allegri, the team's coach, and new sports director Cristiano Giuntoli.

Unwilling to accept this result, Bonucci is said to have filed an official email through his attorney requesting his return to the squad.

Although holding an agreement that runs through the end of the following season, Bonucci's status with the team is uncertain.

According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the seasoned centre-back is ready to file a lawsuit if Juventus don't accept his plea. Juventus, meanwhile, is steadfast in their decision to let Bonucci go and insists that he is not longer a part of what is to come.

In the midst of these changes, Bonucci's future travel plans have become more clear. Lazio and Sampdoria, the latter of which is coached by Andrea Pirlo, a former teammate, have been mentioned as potential destinations.

Another choice is the Major League Soccer (MLS), where his longtime defence partner, Giorgio Chiellini, plays for the LAFC.