Gigi Buffon praises the ‘incredible’ Giovanni Trapattoni and reveals he followed both Juventus and Inter as a child.
The iconic goalkeeper has been with the Old Lady since 2001, when he joined the club from Parma.
Speaking to the Maurizio Contanzo Show, the 40-year-old explained how despite his family being predominantly Juve fans, his affection for Trapattoni at one stage saw him switch allegiances to their arch rivals.
Gigi Buffon praises the ‘incredible’ Giovanni Trapattoni and reveals he followed both Juventus and Inter as a child.
The iconic goalkeeper has been with the Old Lady since 2001, when he joined the club from Parma.
Speaking to the Maurizio Contanzo Show, the 40-year-old explained how despite his family being predominantly Juve fans, his affection for Trapattoni at one stage saw him switch allegiances to their arch rivals.
“After a couple of years supporting Juve – because all my family were Juventini – I fell in love with Trapattoni,” Buffon began.
“I liked the fact that he whistled, for me as a child that was great!
“He was an incredible character and loved by all of Italy. He went to Inter and for a while I also followed Inter.”
The former Italy shot-stopper added he now identifies as a Genoa supporter, although there have been several other teams he has held in high regard.
“When I started to grow up a little, I started supporting Genoa, who became the team for whom I have always had a certain sympathy.
“There were lots of other smaller teams I sympathised with – Galeone’s Pescara, Zeman’s Foggia, Avellino.
“I liked the little teams because I wanted them to realise their dreams as well.”