Medhi Benatia insists AC Milan signing Leonardo Bonucci owes Juventus for his success.

Benatia has stepped in to replace for the Italy international.

"I don't think Bonucci's departure has anything to do with the number of goals we've conceded so far this season," Benatia told Mediaset Premium.

“I respect Leonardo a great deal, he is an excellent player, but he did well at Juve thanks also to Andrea Barzagli, Giorgio Chiellini, Gigi Buffon, Stephan Lichtsteiner and the rest.

“We always try to give our best and Dani Alves has gone too, but changes are normal with a period of adjustment. We've still started the season strong with three Serie A victories."