Veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is reportedly not planning to retire just yet as he is allegedly ready to extend his contract with Juventus until 2021.
Tonight, the 41-year-old is set to match Paolo Maldini’s record of 647 matches in Serie A and Calciomercato.com reports that he is ready to discuss a renewal of his deal with the Bianconeri.
Buffon’s contract is due to expire in June, but the report states Juve want to prolong the World Cup winner’s career and keep him in the dressing room at Allianz Stadium for another season.
Veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is reportedly not planning to retire just yet as he is allegedly ready to extend his contract with Juventus until 2021.
Tonight, the 41-year-old is set to match Paolo Maldini’s record of 647 matches in Serie A and Calciomercato.com reports that he is ready to discuss a renewal of his deal with the Bianconeri.
Buffon’s contract is due to expire in June, but the report states Juve want to prolong the World Cup winner’s career and keep him in the dressing room at Allianz Stadium for another season.
Juventus are top of Serie A, level on points with Inter, and face Sampdoria tonight in the 17th round of fixtures.
Gigi has played six times in the League this season and will again deputise for Wojciech Szczesny at Marassi.