PSG have confirmed Gianluigi Buffon will leave the club after one season following the expiration of his contract
The Italian international (176 caps) played 25 matches in all competitions this season, winning the 2019 Ligue 1 title and the 2018 Trophée des Champions to complete the huge list of achievements of the 41 year-old former Parma and Juventus shotstopper.
Paris Saint-Germain claim they honoured to have had the greatest goalkeeper in the history of football at the club, a 2006 World Cup winner with many individual awards since the start of his career. The club also wishes the unforgettable “Gigi” the best in his personal projects that now await him.
“Following joint discussions, Paris Saint-Germain and Gianluigi Buffon have agreed to not renew the legendary goalkeeper’s contract which expires on 30 June 2019,” read a statement.
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