Big News! Gianluigi Buffon Leaves His Team Turin Giants

The goalkeeper of Juventus, Gianluigi Buffon declared on Thursday that he will leave his team Turin Giants after 17 years. Interestingly though, he has not declared the end of his playing career. 40 year old Buffon, had as a captain taken Juventus to a seventh straight Serie A title and fourth consecutive Italian Cup triumph this season.

“To end this adventure with two new victories was important,” the player told a press conference at the Allianz Stadium. “Saturday will be my final match with Juventus.” The erstwhile Parma goalkeeper will make his 640th Serie A appearance against Verona in Turin. Buffon said he would like to take more time to reflect on his future and whether it should be on or off the pitch.

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