Buffon confirms Arsenal man will move to Juve and says: ‘I am ready to retire’

11 giu 2017

Gianluigi Buffon talked to assembled media on Saturday evening on the eve of Italy’ World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein. Buffon's contract with Juventus will expire in June 2018 and after that date he's expected to hang his boots. Juventus are set to replace him with Arsenal goalkeeper Szczesny who his finalizing his move to the J Stadium. The Poland star, however, will move to Juve in the summer.

“I am ready to retire with Donnarumma here and Szczesny at Juventus. I know I won’t last forever. The group is much more important than any single player. I’d like to coach Italy national team one day, it is not as stressful as coaching a club and after so many years in the pitch I will be looking for something more relaxing.”

“There was way too much optimism for the final against Real Madrid. We were playing against an amazing club whose worse player has won more important games than me. I’ve lost and I’ve won many competitions during my career but one has always to look forward. The next one could be my last year as a professional footballer and I want to have a leading role.” As for other fans celebrating Juve’s defeat in Champions League, Buffon said: “I am proud not to be like them.”