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BERLIN — Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci is hoping his "crazy decision" to join Union Berlin pays off at the European Championship next year. The 36-year-old Bonucci joined Union from Italian giant Juventus on the last day of the summer transfer window. He is aiming to end his international career on a high when Italy defends its title at Euro 2024. Germany will host the tournament and Bonucci has arrived in the country a whole season before his potential teammates after choosing to leave Italy's Serie A for the first time. Bonucci says "I know this is a crazy decision. But I need to put myself out of my comfort zone."
