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Buffon: ‘I promised that if I kept two clean sheets against Barcelona then I would've retired’

Buffon: ‘I promised that if I kept two clean sheets against Barcelona then I would've retired’

Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon talked to Sky Sport the day after the bianconeri 2-2 draw against Atalanta. The Italian shot-stopper shocked Juve fans claiming that he had promised he would have retired if he hadn’t concede any goal against Barcelona.

“Not conceding any goal against Barcelona was a huge pleasure. It’s not only thanks to me but it’s an important achievement for every player of Juventus. I can reveal what I told my teammates before the Champions League games against Barcelona. I promised I would have retired if I hadn’t concede any goal against them. After the games I told the same to Juventus’ president but he replied that sometimes in life we can say stupid things. He has more experienced than me so I can only thank him."

​Juve fans can breathe a sigh of relief, Gigi will carry on playing for Juve for one more year at least as he’s expected to retire after the 2018 World Cup.