Juve set Buffon price Wednesday 25 April, 2007
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Juventus sporting director Alessio Secco has insisted that Gigi Buffon will not leave Turin for less than £50m.
The Bianconero was one of the first to commit to the outfit after the club’s demotion last summer, but he was recently paired with a move after he declared that he missed playing in the Champions League.
Reports in Italy suggest that both Milan clubs are in a race to sign the Italy goalkeeper, who was reportedly valued by the Bianconeri at £28m.
“Granted that Juventus do not intend to put Buffon on the market, the £28m I have read about would only be enough for a co-ownership,” said Secco to Sky on Wednesday.
“Buffon is a target for many teams, not only Roberto Mancini’s side, but £28m would never be enough.
“You want me to promise that he will not leave? I don’t make promises, it’s not in my nature,” concluded Secco.
Former director general Luciano Moggi declared on Tuesday that he was sure Buffon would move to Milan as Rossoneri goalkeeper Nelson Dida was set to move to a foreign club.
However, the Brazilian custodian did recently agree a new £2.8m per year at the San Siro, despite some high-profile errors this term.
I remmber how he say somthing similar before selling Ibra... still he manage only to sell him for half the amount he delares.