Buffon Corbi italy press conference 2309
Buffon Corbi italy press conference 2309

During his first press conference as Italy’s Delegation Chief, Gianluigi Buffon revealed the exact moment he decided to retire.

The legendary goalkeeper announced retirement in August despite having a year left in his contract with Serie B side Parma.

He had suffered an injury in the first leg of a Serie B playoff semifinal away at Cagliari. He was subbed off during the break and that’s exactly when he decided to retire.

“It was not difficult [to decide to retire]. At my age, it was something natural to consider,” he said at a press conference attended by Football Italia on Monday.

“I had prepared myself to be ready for the Serie B playoffs at the end of the season. I was fully fit, physically and mentally, but I got injured in Cagliari. That was the sign I had to quit. When I was in the dressing room at Cagliari, I had already decided.”

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