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'It looked like a joke' - Del Piero on Bonucci's reported move to AC Milan

News of the 30-year-old defender's expected move to Milan has taken the former Juventus star by surprise

Juventus great Alessandro Del Piero said he is stunned by Leonardo Bonucci's reported switch to Serie A rivals AC Milan, adding he thought news of the transfer was a joke.

Speculation is rife that Juventus defender and Italy international Bonucci is closing in on a shock move to Milan, with other reports claiming a rift between him and head coach Massimiliano Allegri.

Bonucci's agent refused to dismiss speculation on Thursday amid reports of a €40million fee for the 30-year-old – also a target for Premier League champions Chelsea and Manchester City – and the news has taken former Juve captain Del Piero by surprise.