Chelsea ready €8m Leonardo Bonucci salary

ByFootballItalia

Updated 27/05/2017 at 08:26 GMT

Chelsea haven’t given up on Leonardo Bonucci, offering the Juventus defender a salary worth €8m per year, according to Il Messaggero.

uventus' forward from Croatia Mario Mandzukic (L) celebrates with teammates Juventus' defender from Italy Leonardo Bonucci and Juventus' defender from Italy Giorgio Chiellini (R) after scoring during the UEFA Champions League semi final second leg footbal

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The Italy international’s passing skills have become just as important as his tackling, making him a prized asset for the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea.

According to Il Messaggero newspaper, Antonio Conte specifically asked for Bonucci in the summer transfer window, although the Bianconeri have already turned down proposals above €50m.

The offer on the table would be a contract worth €8m per year, but the report also states that Bonucci is determined to stay in Turin, where his family is settled and content.

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