Claudio Marchisio gave a lengthy interview in Vanity Fair where he discussed Gigi Buffon’s potential retirement and also the lack of playing time he has received this season.
“It’s the only time when Italy doesn’t know any barriers,” Marchisio said to Vanity Fair.
“The rivalry disappears and we embrace each other. We’ll be sad this summer and I’m sorry, especially for Gigi Buffon.
“Will he retire? I’ve never asked him, but if you ask me no. I think he will keep playing.”
The midfielder has struggles for playing time this season and there are rumours he will look to leave this summer.
“I joined Juventus in 1993, so if I exclude the Tuscan parenthesis at Empoli which only lasted one season I’ve been at the same team for 25 years.
“I still have two years on my contract and anything can happen, I know in Italy I’ll only wear this shirt. I don’t want to go anywhere else, I’d rather stop.”
Is there any problems with Coach Max Allegri?
“Never, if I have it with a Coach I’ll say it with a look. At the start of the season I’m never among the starters, but I always carve out my space.
“When I’m not playing I train with even more desire, it’s a matter of respect for my teammates and for myself.
“It’s my character, sometimes I want to erupt like a volcano but I keep it all in. Maybe sometimes I vent, but always to myself.
“There are certain things I like to keep private.”