Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci has tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from international duty with Italy, the Serie A club announced on Thursday.

“Bonucci underwent a test for COVID-19 which came back positive,” Juventus said in a statement.

“The player has already been placed in home isolation.”

Turkey defender Merih Demiral also tested positive while with his national side and returned to Turin on a medical flight, the team said.

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