Story byBonucci: ‘It feels like Juventus again with Spalletti’, Chiellini directorship ‘dream’Football ItaliaSat, January 24, 2026 at 2:50 PM UTC·2 min readLeonardo Bonucci believes that Luciano Spalletti is making Juventus ‘feel like Juventus’ again, and believes that his former comrade Giorgio Chiellini has everything it takes to become a Bianconeri legend off the pitch. Bonucci: Praise for Spalletti and Chiellini becoming a Juventus directorThe former Juventus and Italy legend appeared in an in-depth feature interview with DAZN and Serie A, discussing his time in Serie A, the national team and the current state of affairs in Turin. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBonucci was full of praise for Spalletti, and says that ‘insiders’ are also pleased with the direction the club appears to be heading in under the new head coach. CAGLIARI, ITALY – JANUARY 17: Luciano Spalletti reacts during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Sant’Elia on January 17, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/)“Today, with Spalletti, it feels like Juventus again,” Bonucci said. “I speak to the guys on the inside, as well as with him, and I have to say that they’re all very happy with what he’s bringing on the pitch and the relationship with the team.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBonucci’s praise comes despite the fact that Spalletti ‘snubbed’ him towards the end of his playing days.“I spoke to him when I moved to Istanbul for the last six months of my career to try and earn a place in the national team.