Gigi Buffon admits he’s not sure what he’ll do after he retires, as he’s focused on the last two years of his career.
The Juventus and Italy captain will retire after the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but doesn’t know if he’ll become a Coach.
“For now I’m focused on these [last] two years of my career,” Buffon told Corriere della Sera. “I want to finish at the top as I’m doing. Then there are family activities
"There will be time in the future to evaluate new opportunities and initiatives.
Gigi Buffon admits he’s not sure what he’ll do after he retires, as he’s focused on the last two years of his career.
The Juventus and Italy captain will retire after the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but doesn’t know if he’ll become a Coach.
“For now I’m focused on these [last] two years of my career,” Buffon told Corriere della Sera. “I want to finish at the top as I’m doing. Then there are family activities
"There will be time in the future to evaluate new opportunities and initiatives.
“Broadly speaking I’d like to be an ambassador on the pitch or in institutions with strong values and I think with my experience I could do that.
“I think I can convey ideas and experiences which could change something for the better if I get that chance, but right now I’m not thinking about a role or a specific skill.
“I’m definitely very curious and if I’m doing something in person and putting my face on it then I want to do it well and with passion.
“Politics? I like it as a spectator. Let’s just say that right now it comes a long way after football. Not all spectacles are good, but everything is a cycle.
“That’s true in life, in finance, in football and in politics. But there will be a new renaissance.”
Buffon also discussed his ownership of hometown side Carrarese, having sold 70 per cent of the shares last summer after becoming disillusioned.
“The club was failing, I wanted to do something to please my fellow citizens. I took over in the regional divisions and took the club to Serie C2, then C1 a level which everyone respects.
“Then some people, instead of being happy about what we’d done wanted contributions they weren’t due and I had to deal with that alone.
“I’ll continue to give my little contribution if they want to develop our relationship with Juventus or with top-flight teams, but just in terms of being supportive and that’s it.”