Buffon to join Milan?
Thursday 26 April, 2007
Reports in Italy suggest that Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will join Milan in the summer, with Christian Abbiati heading the other way.
The world champion has kept his promise of helping the club return to Serie A after last summer’s Calciopoli demotion, but is now ready to move on to pastures new.
According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Buffon has finalised a pact with the Old Lady and has agreed to turn down any offer from Inter, in order to avoid problems with the supporters.
Buffon’s likely destination therefore becomes Milan, who are reportedly ready to offer Juventus £25m plus Christian Abbiati, who is currently on loan with Torino.
Sporting director Alessio Secco reiterated on Wednesday that Buffon is not for sale, but refused to make any promises, fuelling speculation that a summer move is indeed on the cards.
In the meantime, the Bianconeri are looking for possible alternatives and have eyed Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc.
The Polish No 1, who was also linked with a move to Milan, is contracted to the Bhoys until 2009. He impressed this term with some stunning displays in the Champions League.
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Here we go, not a day has passed since Secco said what he said and he's already sold in the press.
