During the beginning of the 2010–11 season, Chiellini was mostly partnered with newly signed youngster Leonardo Bonucci.
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Under Cesare Prandelli, Chiellini was once again the starting centreback, along with Juventus team mates Barzagli and Bonucci, and also De Rossi, for Italy in the Euro 2012 tournament, after recovering from an injury he had encountered during the final Serie A game of the season.
Meggiorini was transferred to Bari on 2 July 2009 along with Bonucci, Matteo Paro (loan), Andrea Ranocchia (loan) and Giuseppe Greco (loan) in another co-ownership deal, which the 50% registration rights of Bonucci Meggiorini were valued €1.75 million and €2.75 million respectively.