Italy’s Gianluigi Buffon to leave Juventus after 17 years

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon reported on Thursday that he will leave the Turin monsters following 17 years however did not of course proclaim the finish of his playing vocation. Buffon, 40, captained Juventus to a seventh straight Serie A title and fourth successive Italian Cup triumph this season. “To end this experience with two new triumphs was vital,” the Italian told a question and answer session at the Allianz Stadium. “Saturday will be my last match with Juventus.”

The previous Parma goalkeeper will show up against Verona in Turin. Buffon said he might want to set aside greater opportunity to think about his future which could be either on or off the pitch. “What am I going to do? Saturday, I’m playing a match and it’s the main thing that is sure,” he proceeded.

“Until 15 days prior, I was certain to quit playing, yet I got some energizing recommendations, both on and off the pitch. Off the pitch the most fascinating was made to me by (Juventus) president (Andrea) Agnelli.”

“One week from now, following a couple of days of quiet reflection, I will settle on an unequivocal and certain choice.”

As indicated by the Italian press Buffon has gotten offers from top European clubs including Liverpool, Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain. It was a rollercoaster season for Buffon with Italy neglecting to meet all requirements for the World Cup finals without precedent for six decades. His last Champions League amusement finished in another disaster a month ago as he seethed into the night at the arbitrator subsequent to being sent off late in a semi-last annihilation by Real Madrid.