Gianluigi Buffon has again told Juventus that he will only stay if they can fight for the title next season. “Finishing 12th in Serie A is of no interest,” he stated.
The World Cup winner remained with the outfit following their demotion to Serie B, but has warned the Bianconeri management that he needs guarantees that Juve will be competitive at the highest levels in 2007-08.
“I am flattered by the continuous compliments I receive,” noted the former Parma shot-stopper.
“But with no false modesty, I hear that I am one of the best goalkeepers in the world and that means that I feel the desire to play against the strongest sides.
“You can put this desire aside for a season, but after that I am sure that certain feelings will return,” added the custodian.
“I think I proved my affection for this outfit in the summer by deciding to play in Serie B. As to the future, it is too early to say what will happen, I will only speak when the League table becomes clearer.
“However, I am not interested in playing for a side which finishes the Serie A season in 12th place. I need motivation and I want to fight for important trophies,” he explained, reiterating what had already been said by teammates Mauro Camoranesi and David Trezeguet.
“Coach Didier Deschamps has also admitted that this side could not compete in the top flight right now.
“Of course everything would change if we were to finalise some important signings. I would be happy to remain, but we will have to see.”
The Italian No 1 will make his first appearance of the year in the Trofeo Berlusconi tie against Milan at the San Siro on Saturday.
“I hope things are better than the last time – when I injured myself,” added the man who dislocated his shoulder after colliding with Kaka in the 2005 edition.
“In any case, I am pleased to be back and have the chance of taking on a team like Milan – although I don’t think we are as strong as them at the moment.
“This game perhaps means more to us than it does to them, because we have to return to Serie A.
“We will probably be more motivated, but I hope that a good performance and a win will not give us the false impression of having already arrived.”
The World Cup winner remained with the outfit following their demotion to Serie B, but has warned the Bianconeri management that he needs guarantees that Juve will be competitive at the highest levels in 2007-08.
“I am flattered by the continuous compliments I receive,” noted the former Parma shot-stopper.
“But with no false modesty, I hear that I am one of the best goalkeepers in the world and that means that I feel the desire to play against the strongest sides.
“You can put this desire aside for a season, but after that I am sure that certain feelings will return,” added the custodian.
“I think I proved my affection for this outfit in the summer by deciding to play in Serie B. As to the future, it is too early to say what will happen, I will only speak when the League table becomes clearer.
“However, I am not interested in playing for a side which finishes the Serie A season in 12th place. I need motivation and I want to fight for important trophies,” he explained, reiterating what had already been said by teammates Mauro Camoranesi and David Trezeguet.
“Coach Didier Deschamps has also admitted that this side could not compete in the top flight right now.
“Of course everything would change if we were to finalise some important signings. I would be happy to remain, but we will have to see.”
The Italian No 1 will make his first appearance of the year in the Trofeo Berlusconi tie against Milan at the San Siro on Saturday.
“I hope things are better than the last time – when I injured myself,” added the man who dislocated his shoulder after colliding with Kaka in the 2005 edition.
“In any case, I am pleased to be back and have the chance of taking on a team like Milan – although I don’t think we are as strong as them at the moment.
“This game perhaps means more to us than it does to them, because we have to return to Serie A.
“We will probably be more motivated, but I hope that a good performance and a win will not give us the false impression of having already arrived.”
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