Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced today that he will leave the Turin giants after 17 years but did not, as expected, declare the end of his playing career.
Buffon, 40, captained Juventus to a seventh straight Serie A title and fourth consecutive Italian Cup triumph this season.
"To end this adventure with two new victories was important," the Italian told a press conference at the Allianz Stadium.
"Saturday will be my final match with Juventus." The former Parma goalkeeper will make his 640th Serie A appearance against Verona in Turin. Buffon said he would like to take more time to reflect on his future which could be either on or off the pitch.
"What am I going to do? Saturday, I'm playing a match and it's the only thing that's certain," he continued.
"Until 15 days ago, I was sure to stop playing, but I received some exciting proposals, both on and off the pitch. Off the pitch the most interesting was made to me by (Juventus) president (Andrea) Agnelli."
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