Gianluigi Buffon has stated that talks over his future with Juventus are still ongoing – and revealed why he would have to think twice before joining Inter.
The goalkeeper remained with the demoted Old Lady in the summer, but may quit the outfit in June if the club fail to build a competitive side on their likely return to Serie A.
“I still haven’t taken any decision and I am currently speaking with the club,” said Buffon to Juventus Channel.
“My main concern now is to focus on the present, in order to return to Serie A as soon as possible. I am proud to be a Juventino, but you never know what can happen in life.”
The World Cup winner has been linked with moves to Milan and Inter, even if a switch to the latter may be problematic.
“I can’t say that I will never join the Nerazzurri as it would be offensive towards the Inter players, management and fans,” he added.
“However, I know that my supporters would not like to see me with that team. Fans stop me along the road and tell me that I can go anywhere, except Inter…”
Buffon again admitted that had Calciopoli not erupted, he would have probably left Juventus after five seasons with the club.
“I was ready to go before Calciopoli, then I found myself in Serie B and I didn’t feel that I needed new motivation anymore,” said the goalkeeper, who is contracted to the Bianconeri until 2011.
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I stayed for the club but for myself as well, behaving correctly makes you stronger and I wouldn’t change my decision.
“I am sure that the club is working hard to build a competitive side, although it isn’t easy to sign great champions.
“However, I’m 29, I play for the national team and this is the peak of my career. It is logical for me to aim at prestigious results that I believe I deserve,” concluded the former Parma man.
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I admire this guy for his honesty ...