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Keeping players against their will is counterproductive - Marotta explains Bonucci exit

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Juventus' CEO believes the club were right to sell the defender to AC Milan in this transfer window

Leonardo Bonucci was allowed to leave Juventus for AC Milan because his motivation to remain with the Serie A champions was lacking, according to club CEO Giuseppe Marotta.

Bonucci this month joined Milan in a stunning transfer that served as the marquee move in a busy transfer window at San Siro.

The Italy centre-back has claimed that being banished to the stands for a Champions League game with Porto was "the last straw" as his relationship with the club and coach Massimiliano Allegri broke down.