Franck Ribery calls his Bayern Munich teammate Manuel Neuer the best goalkeeper in the world but Juventus’ Gigi Buffon “is among the best”.
The Bavarian side welcome the Old Lady to the Allianz Arena for the second leg of their Champions League Last 16 tie, and the Frenchman discussed the two ‘keepers.
“Buffon is a certain age, but for me he’s one of the best in the world,” Ribery told reporters in the pre-match Press conference.
Franck Ribery calls his Bayern Munich teammate Manuel Neuer the best goalkeeper in the world but Juventus’ Gigi Buffon “is among the best”.
The Bavarian side welcome the Old Lady to the Allianz Arena for the second leg of their Champions League Last 16 tie, and the Frenchman discussed the two ‘keepers.
“Buffon is a certain age, but for me he’s one of the best in the world,” Ribery told reporters in the pre-match Press conference.
“Just look at his career, all the things he’s won playing in a great team. I don’t know him personally, but we always say hi. He’s a great goalkeeper, one of the best in the world.
“Of course, Neuer is the best in the world for me, but Buffon is among the best.”