Quotes from Leonardo Bonucci

I defend my goal as if it were my home. I do my best to defend it and not to allow anyone to score goals or penetrate that. It's true.

I wouldn't trade any of the championships I've won for anything.

What interests Chiellini and I is not conceding goals. We're able to create chances and it makes us happy when we take them.

Juventus have been everything to me over the years. I grew up a lot here and the club always supported me.

Drogba is certainly one of the best strikers in the world and has gone to Galatasaray after his experience in China, with the desire to keep surprising.

With clever and mature people, it becomes clear: you shake hands, and look together towards the same goal.

Sarri is meticulous, passionate about tactics, he likes to make the team play well.

When I chose to come to Milan, I knew there would be another side to the medal from the one I saw the day I was presented here. The message the club were giving out was clear: this year is no joking matter.

At Treviso, my entire career was in danger; I lost all self-esteem and confidence.

Defending is definitely an art.

Defending is not only done by the defenders, just as attacking is not only down to the forwards.

My motto is 'from difficulties up to the stars.' I got a tattoo to represent that when I used to sit in the stands at Treviso.

I understand the fans, I respect them. I'll accept the whistling and booing. It's up to me to transform that all into applause.

All families have disagreements, but good often comes of it if they are constructive discussions.

Defence for me is so important because I do not want anyone to trespass and invade my property because that goal is my property.

I have to prove everything on the pitch.

Mancini makes us feel good inside and outside of the field.

The young Leonardo was a bit too fiery.

We are professionals, we have to set the example and not provoke anyone.

If I've ever followed Conte, then it's been to get a coffee at most.

When you are part of a group for seven years, you leave something - I hope - beautiful inside each of your former team-mates.

Everybody knows Tevez and his qualities.

I will give all I have got to improve my qualities and be important for Juve and for the national team.

I always gave everything for Juventus, but then everybody has a right to believe what they want.