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Bonucci: It was hard saying no to Barcelona & Manchester City

The defender says he found it difficult turning down approaches from both clubs but feels he made the right decision to stay in Turin

Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci claims he found it difficult to turn down close-season moves to Barcelona and Manchester City – hailing Pep Guardiola as the best coach in the world.

Guardiola took charge at City last July, having expressed his admiration for Bonucci after his Bayern Munich side tangled with Juve in last season's Champions League.

City chief executive Ferran Soriano stated Bonucci contacted the Premier League club to sound out their thoughts over a potential move, although Juventus were not keen to sell.