Buffon: ‘Juve under construction’

Juventus captain Gigi Buffon says they are ‘under construction’ and targets continuing to play until 2018.

The 37-year-old is an ever-present for club and country, and believes the Old Lady will return to winning ways ‘very soon’.

Despite a 2-0 win against Atalanta on Sunday, the Bianconeri find themselves in 12th place after nine rounds due to a slow start in Serie A.

Juventus captain Gigi Buffon says they are ‘under construction’ and targets continuing to play until 2018.

The 37-year-old is an ever-present for club and country, and believes the Old Lady will return to winning ways ‘very soon’.

Despite a 2-0 win against Atalanta on Sunday, the Bianconeri find themselves in 12th place after nine rounds due to a slow start in Serie A.

“We are a team under construction that is finding and perfecting the right balance, that will bring results very soon,” he said on Rai programme ‘Che tempo che fa’.

“I don’t know if we will bring ourselves back to win in Italy, but we will certainly be protagonists again.

“The record of minutes played? They’re a lot and I'm happy about it, but I think I still have something to give.

“An objective and a dream is to keep playing until 2018, although after the age of 32 or 33 the years count as seven times more, like with dogs!

“Since I was a child the thing that has moved me is an uncontrollable passion for football.

“Growing up, you realise that what excites you the most is the challenge.

“I still enjoy playing in matches. I still haven’t thought about what I'll do after, I’ve had no brainwaves."