Quotes from Leonardo Bonucci

As I said in the past, when I chose to come to AC Milan I knew I would go through good and bad times.

When I found myself facing jeers by wearing the shirts of Juventus and Milan, I always accepted them.

As a lad I missed five months of sporting activity to OSD. It used to wake me up at night with pain in my knees.

Having discussions over the years is normal, as I am someone who is very direct and always speaks the truth.

Juventus have to win always, we must spit blood every time we step on to the pitch.

Being captain of the national team is definitely something you can feel.

I feel I have the Juve shirt sewn to my body because I breathe it every day, but wearing the national team shirt is also an honour.

When I was a kid I was the black sheep of the family because all my uncles and cousins were big Inter fans while I've always been Juve. In fact when I'm injured or suspended I'll be in the stands behind the goal when we're playing - in with the fans where I'm happiest.

The goal is to be at the top in the spring.

When I can, I watch English games, and not only for the quality of the players on display. I'm hot-headed, and I love the passion that exudes from their packed stands.

In football you should never take anything for granted.

The national team should unite under one flag, leaving out the club stories.

This stadium is the history of football, the most important arena in Italy. Stepping into San Siro always has an effect on you.

The objective is to be competitive from March onwards.

At Juve you always have to go onto the field ready to give your best.

I met some beautiful people at Milan, first of all Rino Gattuso. It was a difficult year, but that's not to say it was useless.

I was struck by the ideas of Sarri, when you see them from outside you get a certain idea but when you are inside you understand the intelligence of a coach who has brought new ideas.

The Juventus that I know has always shown more hunger than their opponents.

When we are organised on the pitch, it is easier to play in defense.

My dream is to become an important coach of a great team, possibly Juventus. So, I'm observing and putting aside all the secrets of the various coaches that I have had to try to get the best out of myself.

Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival here at Juventus has been fundamental.

I live for the victory, I can't help myself.

I watched a lot of Alessandro Nesta videos, as he had similar characteristics, studied carefully and applied myself.

Allegri is very good at managing the locker room in the most difficult moments of a season, to make the team understand how to manage the time of a match.