Gianluigi Buffon (71 Viewers)
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I wonder if Michael_Cutajar had anything to say to Gigi? 
i didnt go too lazy and had a 2 hour 7-a-side match. Bad news is that Buffon said don't support a player support the team, and that makes it sound like he is going to leave.
There is only 1 gigi buffon!
Buffon misses Euro nights Monday 23 April, 2007
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Gianluigi Buffon has reiterated that he might leave Juventus in the summer, as playing in the Champions League remains his priority.
The world champion was one of the first to pledge his allegiance to the Bianconeri following their relegation to Serie B last summer.
But the Italy goalkeeper has made no secret since then that he would be willing to move to another side, as he needs new motivation.
“Juventus are a great club, founded 109 years ago, and many great champions have come and gone during those years,” said Buffon, who is currently in Malta for a charity event.
“If someone were to tell me that they would not survive without me, then I would stay forever, but I am sure they would remain strong even if I were to leave,” the 29-year-old told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“I want to play the last five years of my career at the highest levels, that will make the difference in the next decisions I make. In the end, what I miss most is the chance to play in the Champions League.
“I will only discuss my future with my agent and the club’s management after we secure promotion. After we talk and agree to a decision, I will let you all know.”
The World Cup winner has been a reported transfer target for Inter, Milan and Real Madrid, although he believes that a move within Italy would be the most likely.
“I don’t see any foreign outfits who really need me. Chelsea have Petr Cech and the other clubs don’t invest much on goalkeepers,” said the former Parma man.
“Furthermore, England seems a bit sad to me and I don’t think it would be easy to adapt to life there.
“Barcelona and Real instead don’t seem to need new men and in any case I don’t think they would be willing to spend as much as Juve would ask for.
“Milan have just renewed Nelson Dida’s contract and Inter are not keen on making new signings, as Julio Cesar is doing very well.
“In any case, I believe that Italian clubs are the only ones who would be willing to invest the amount of money that Juve would want to let me leave,” concluded Buffon.
Channel 4
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Gianluigi Buffon has reiterated that he might leave Juventus in the summer, as playing in the Champions League remains his priority.
The world champion was one of the first to pledge his allegiance to the Bianconeri following their relegation to Serie B last summer.
But the Italy goalkeeper has made no secret since then that he would be willing to move to another side, as he needs new motivation.
“Juventus are a great club, founded 109 years ago, and many great champions have come and gone during those years,” said Buffon, who is currently in Malta for a charity event.
“If someone were to tell me that they would not survive without me, then I would stay forever, but I am sure they would remain strong even if I were to leave,” the 29-year-old told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“I want to play the last five years of my career at the highest levels, that will make the difference in the next decisions I make. In the end, what I miss most is the chance to play in the Champions League.
“I will only discuss my future with my agent and the club’s management after we secure promotion. After we talk and agree to a decision, I will let you all know.”
The World Cup winner has been a reported transfer target for Inter, Milan and Real Madrid, although he believes that a move within Italy would be the most likely.
“I don’t see any foreign outfits who really need me. Chelsea have Petr Cech and the other clubs don’t invest much on goalkeepers,” said the former Parma man.
“Furthermore, England seems a bit sad to me and I don’t think it would be easy to adapt to life there.
“Barcelona and Real instead don’t seem to need new men and in any case I don’t think they would be willing to spend as much as Juve would ask for.
“Milan have just renewed Nelson Dida’s contract and Inter are not keen on making new signings, as Julio Cesar is doing very well.
“In any case, I believe that Italian clubs are the only ones who would be willing to invest the amount of money that Juve would want to let me leave,” concluded Buffon.
Channel 4
