DD hails priceless Buffon Thursday 26 April, 2007
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Juventus Coach Didier Deschamps wants Gigi Buffon to remain in Turin as the goalkeeper is priceless.
The goalkeeper seems set to move on in the summer and Milan are reported to be ready to move for him.
Sporting director Alessio Secco has refused to rule out the possibility of his departure, if the Bianconeri are offered the right price.
“I have no doubts on this issue, he is very important for us,” said Deschamps to the Press on Thursday.
“Other teams have the right to dream of signing him, but he is focused on returning to Serie A and that is enough for me.
“Buffon is priceless. He is contracted to us and I don’t think this is the right moment to discuss his future. This is also true for myself, I have a contract with Juventus and I intend to honour it.”
Juventus will play Verona on Friday, the first of three consecutive matches away from the Stadio Olimpico, and Deschamps is aware they will be crucial in the race to Serie A.
“Verona will give their all against us. The stadium will be full and they have very fast offensive players that can cause problems.
“In addition, playing away from home is never easy, for us as well as for other teams. We have to think about playing one match at a time.
“I don’t believe there are any chances of losing concentration during this period, this is our final sprint,” concluded Deschamps.
Juventus (probable): Buffon, Birindelli, Legrottaglie, Zebina, Chiellini, Giannichedda, Nedved, Camoranesi, Marchisio, Del Piero, Trezeguet
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