Gigi eyes Alex throne
Tuesday 23 October, 2007
Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon has set his sights on emulating Alessandro Del Piero and becoming a Bianconeri legend.
The Azzurri custodian is a beloved figure amongst the Old Lady’s faithful and was amongst Del Piero’s most vocal supporters during his difficult period.
“I want to be a Juve idol like Del Piero,” Buffon told Rai Sport.
“I’d like to truly earn a place in the fans’ hearts. I want to be a reference point for them and be remembered when I quit.
“My biggest wish is to win the Champions League in this shirt and continue to prove myself with the national side.”
Buffon has excelled in Juve’s return to calcio’s top table and been one of the reasons that they are currently sitting in second place.
“We are doing so well – much better than was expected in pre-season,” the ex-Parma man stated.
“We may not have the quality of the past, but we are a hard-working squad and we are sure that we can do just as well.”
Despite his passion for the Turin giants, Buffon finished by praising Milan’s finest.
“Inter are strongest side in Italy and they have a strength in depth that nobody else has,” he admitted. “But I think Kaka deserves the Ballon d’Or.
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