Gianluigi Buffon has made the switch to PSG
Gianluigi Buffon has made the switch to PSG

Gianluigi Buffon joins French Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain


Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has joined French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.

Buffon announced that he was leaving Italian outfit Juventus back in May after 17 seasons at the club.

The stopper has signed a one-year deal with Les Parisiens, who are 8/1 to win the Champions League in 2019.

The 40-year-old has become a legend of Italian football since making the switch from Parma in 2001, winning numerous domestic trophies with the club alongside the World Cup with Italy in 2006.

Buffon has played 639 games in Serie A, more than any other goalkeeper.

Speaking about joining, Buffon said "I know what dreams PSG and its fans have in their hearts.

"I am going to bring all my energy, all my experience and all of my thirst to win to help my new club achieve all the great objectives it has set out for the future.

"For the first time in my career, I am leaving my country and only a project this ambitious could have encouraged me to make such a decision."


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