Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has put an end to rumours
about his future by confirming he plans to stay at the Stadio
Olimpico di Torino.
The 31-year-old Italy international has been linked with moves
to both Manchester City and Manchester United recently after
suggesting he was concerned about Juve’s ability to compete for
silverware.
However, after holding talks with part-owner John Elkann and
managing director Jean-Claude Blanc, he says he is now fully
committed to the club.
“I am sure you will have heard things on TV and read things in
the newspapers in recent days,” he said on his official
website.
“I can now make it official: I am not going to leave Turin next
season and I will continue to be the Juventus goalkeeper.
“I have held two sets of talks with John Elkann and Jean-Claude
Blanc and both have given me reassurances about the future of this
club and this team.
“My fears weren’t about whether we would end up without a trophy
next season but about whether we would do so in the next three or
four seasons.
“I, and everyone else, want to see a competitive team that can
compete with anyone. My concerns have been dealt with and I am now
calm about this.”