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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.
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 shot-stopper.
“Thank you all for everything I have had the opportunity to experience in Paris,” said Gianluigi Buffon. “Thank you for the emotions that we have shared together. Twelve months ago, I arrived at Paris Saint-Germain filled with enthusiasm, welcomed by the incredible warmth of the fans. It was really moving. Thank you, once again, from the bottom of my heart. I leave happy to have enjoyed this experience which has undoubtedly helped me to grow. Today my adventure outside Italy comes to an end. I would like to thank the chairman Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, the whole club, and my teammates. I wish you all the best, convinced that together you will write the pages of a wonderful story. Ernest Hemingway wrote that there are only two places in the world where people can live happily: at home and in Paris. Today onwards, this will also apply to me: Paris, in some way, will always remain my home… Allez Paris! Thank you and good luck with everything!”
“I will never forget the pride that everyone at Paris Saint-Germain, both the club and the fans, felt when they saw Gianluigi Buffon wearing our jersey,” said Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, Chairman and CEO of Paris Saint-Germain.
“For the first time in his fabulous career, Gianluigi had made the brave choice to leave Italy, struck by our ambitious and modern project. During his time at PSG, he brought his phenomenal experience and his sense of professionalism not only to his teammates but also to all areas of the club.
Source: https://en.psg.fr/
