Ahead of the Azzurri’s friendly against Saudi Arabia, Bonucci spoke to the media about his new responsibility as captain.
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“To be the captain of the national team is heavy, but it’s a weight that I carry with joy and honour, it’s the dream of many children. I will try to be an example for the Italians and the young people at the beginning of this new adventure, as I have done and will continue to do at Milan.
“It’s strange when Gigi Buffon and Daniele De Rossi aren’t around anymore, I used to joke with them a lot. Balotelli? He’s a different man, more mature.”