Gianluigi Buffon says he will only stay at Juventus if they can challenge for Serie A next season.

The World Cup winning goalkeeper stayed with Juve when the likes of Fabio Cannavaro and Gianluca Zambrotta left for pastures new after the club were demoted to Serie B for match-fixing.

However, he now wants to make sure the 'Old Lady' will be in the hunt for the title next season before he commits his future to the Turin giants.

"I am flattered by the continuous compliments I receive," Buffon told Channel Four's Football Italia.

"But with no false modesty, I hear that I am one of the best goalkeepers in the world and that means that I feel the desire to play against the strongest sides.

"You can put this desire aside for a season, but after that I am sure that certain feelings will return,".

"I think I proved my affection for this outfit in the summer by deciding to play in Serie B. As to the future, it is too early to say what will happen, I will only speak when the League table becomes clearer.

"However, I am not interested in playing for a side which finishes the Serie A season in 12th place. I need motivation and I want to fight for important trophies.

"Coach Didier Deschamps has also admitted that this side could not compete in the top flight right now.

"Of course everything would change if we were to finalise some important signings. I would be happy to remain, but we will have to see."