Moroccan defender Medhi Benatia has said that he believes Juventus have been key in the development of world class AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci.
Benatia has been the direct replacement for Juventus after Bonucci somewhat surprisingly swapped the Italian champions for Serie A rivals and big spenders Milan.
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Speaking to Football Italia on all things Bonucci, the Morocco international went on to say: "I don’t think Bonucci’s departure has anything to do with the number of goals we’ve conceded so far this season,
“I respect Leonardo a great deal, he is an excellent player, but he did well at Juve thanks also to Andrea Barzagli, Giorgio Chiellini, Gigi Buffon, Stephan Lichtsteiner and the rest.