At first it sounded too strange to be true. Early last week, rumours began to emerge that Leonardo Bonucci had informed AC Milan he wanted to leave the club just one year after arriving, with some reports even claiming he was seeking a shock return to Juventus.
That he had walked out on the Bianconeri just 12 months earlier and instantly been appointed captain of the San Siro outfit meant these were stunning revelations, and they were soon confirmed by both clubs.
"I've met with a range of clubs, including Juventus," Milan's Brazilian sporting director Leonardo said, per Joe Shread of Sky Sports.