The English version of Maresca78's article
Casillas fears Buffon arrival Wednesday 23 March, 2005
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Real Madrid ‘keeper Iker Casillas won’t sign a new contract unless his club rule out a bid for Juventus ace Gigi Buffon.
Casillas, Spain’s No 1, is ready to remain at the Bernabeu but wants assurances about his future before putting pen to paper.
"Before renewing my contract I want to know if Buffon is arriving," he said as rumours of Real’s interest in the Italian gather pace.
"It’s normal that Real look for new players but I cannot leave anything to chance. I have been in football too long to do that."
Casillas, who has been with the capital outfit since he was eight, added: "I am a Madrid man through and through and have no other desire but to continue playing for them.
"But if Buffon is arriving, I want to know before I make another commitment to this club."
Real Madrid are already reportedly negotiating contract renewals for both Luis Figo and Ivan Helguera.
Now it seems to be up to Real’s director of football, Arrigo Sacchi, to make a decision on Casillas’ contract which currently expires in June 2006.
Buffon arrived at Juventus in July 2001 for a staggering £33m from Parma – the highest fee ever paid for a goalkeeper.
The shot-stopper is next in action on Saturday when he’ll look to keep out Scotland in the World Cup qualifier.
source: channel4.com
Casilias: Pls stay where u at Buffon........