Buffon to finish his career in Juventus, says agent
September 17th, 2011 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANSRome, Sep 17 (IANS) Italy’s star goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will finish his career at Juventus Footbal Club, his agent Silvano Martina revealed Friday.
The 33-year-old has enjoyed a stellar career in Turin and despite being tipped to leave Juve after the Calciopoli scandal, he decided to cling to the club, garnering praise from his representative, the goal.com reported.
“Buffon will end his career at Juventus,” Martina told Radio Mana Mana Sport. “If he then goes on to win the Scudetto, who will be able to move him from Turin?”
“He is a great player and an extraordinary person. Just think back to when he decided to stay with the club in Serie B, as not everyone would have done that and not everybody would have accepted a wage cut either.”
Martina then went on to speak about his client being regarded as one of the all-time greats, and also expects Buffon to beat Dino Zoff’s goalkeeping appearance record of 112 for Italy.
“There are few goalkeepers of his level and it is hard to find a world class one like him,” continued Martina.
“There are some good goalkeepers around, but don’t forget that Buffon will soon beat Dino Zoff’s appearance record for Italy.”
Juventus will look to continue their winning ways against Siena Sunday.
- Buffon saves Totti's penalty to extend Juventus' unbeaten streak - Dec 13, 2011
- Juve, Milan win to keep title race open - Apr 26, 2012
- Casillas becomes third goalkeeper to captain World Cup winning side - Jul 12, 2010
- Casillas is World Cup top goalkeeper - Jul 12, 2010
- Can Italy defend the World cup tile? (Group F team profile) - May 31, 2010
- Conte: We wasted a bonus - May 03, 2012
- Play it again Marcello, say world champions Italy (Team Profile) - Nov 30, 2009
- Juve win Serie A title after Milan loses in derby - May 07, 2012
- Camoranesi strikes a brace as Juventus hammer Atalanta - Nov 08, 2009
- Juventus crash at Palermo, lose chance to go top - Oct 05, 2009
- Juventus surpass Milan to top Serie A - Apr 08, 2012
- Juve closing in on Serie A title - Apr 30, 2012
- Dull Juventus draw at Livorno with 10 men - Feb 07, 2010
- Juventus struggle to clinch win at Palermo - Feb 22, 2009
- Nothing is decided yet, says Milan coach - Apr 23, 2012
Tags: appearance, calciopoli scandal, dino zoff, gianluigi buffon, goalkeeper, goalkeepers, goalkeeping, italy, juventus, mana mana, radio, rome, scudetto, siena, stellar career, time greats, turin, winning ways