Cristiano Ronaldo is a 'machine' as Leonardo Bonucci reveals Real Madrid offer

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  • Leonardo Bonucci and Cristiano Ronaldo

    Leonardo Bonucci has described Cristiano Ronaldo as a “machine” and is adamant Juventus can improve to win the Champions League with him in the side.

    Ronaldo is Serie A’s top goalscorer this season having plundered 19 times in 24 outings. The Portuguese icon was brought in over the summer to help guide the Bianconeri to the coveted title, but that form hasn’t quite translated into Europe this season.

    The 34-year-old has scored only once in his five group stage fixtures but will hope to make an impact during the two-legged last-16 tie with Atletico Madrid. And speaking to AS.com, Bonucci was full of praise for the forward.

    “If someone like Cristiano arrives at the club, then inevitably you will improve,” he said of Ronaldo’s move from Real Madrid.

    “Our clear ambition is to win the Champions League this season and that’s something we don’t hide from.

    “His intensity and his straightforward manner of playing. He’s the first one to support the rest of the team with positive words.

    “His manner of training is incredible, every day after training you’ll find him doing extra session in the club gymnasium.

    “There are times when his levels of stamina are simply staggering. He’s a machine and I have great admiration for him.”

    Paulo Dybala

    Paulo Dybala

    Bonucci revealed he actually had the opportunity to join Los Blancos last year before re-signing with Juve from AC Milan.

    “I was expecting that question… Yes, it’s true, Madrid were after me and to be honest it’s an honour to have been linked with them,” he said.

    “However, the call from Juventus and the desire to return home with my heart being black and white was too strong.”

    Paulo Dybala ended a run of 10 games in all competitions without after scoring a sensational goal in the 3-0 win over Frosinone on Friday.

    The Argentine forward has been linked with a move away from the Juventus Stadium, but Bonucci insists the 25-year-old is only getting better.

    “I genuinely see Paulo doing well and maturing all the time,” the defender added.

    “He’s not overly troubled about not scoring so many goals and is working hard for the team. He’s growing and we need to remember that he is still young. “

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