Gianluigi Buffon – Football Scout

Juventus re-sign Buffon on free after PSG exit

ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner breaks down the only reason he could think of as to why Gianluigi Buffon is heading back to Juventus after a year with PSG.

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Juventus have re-signed Gianluigi Buffon on a free transfer following the Italy international’s 12-month spell with Paris Saint-Germain.
Buffon, 41, had been with the Bianconeri for 17 years before his departure last summer when he moved to the French capital. He won the Trophee des Champions and Ligue 1 title during his solitary season in Paris.
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However, PSG announced they would not be extending his contract and he left the Parc des Princes on a free….

The reason behind Buffon’s return to Juventus

ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner breaks down the only reason he could think of as to why Gianluigi Buffon is heading back to Juventus after a year with PSG.

Source: Buffon agrees deal to re-join Juventus

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With Juventus the reported front-runners to land Matthijs de Ligt, ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe examines whether or not Barcelona will give up their chase.

ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti questions whether Maurizio Sarri will be able to implement “Sarri-ball” at Juventus, after leaving Chelsea for the Italian club.
Gianluigi Buffon has agreed a one-year deal to re-join Juventus after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, a source has told ESPN FC.
The former Italy goalkeeper left Juve for PSG last summer after winning eight Serie A titles in a row. He moved to the French capital in the hope of helping them win the Champions League.
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However, despite comfortably winning Ligue 1, it was an underwhelming campaign for the Parisians, who lost in the Coupe de France final and were knocked…

Transfer Talk: Buffon back at Juventus with front office future?

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Buffon boomerangs back to Juventus?

What goes around comes around, and in this case, it can be Gianluigi Buffon returning to Juventus. 

According to Sky Sport Italia (via Football Italia), Buffon may return to the Serie A champions as a back-up goalkeeper and then transition to a front office role. 

Buffon, 41, originally left Juventus to sign a one-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain last summer. PSG reportedly offered the Italian legend an extension, but Buffon ultimately declined….

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ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden examines the state of Manchester United, including how transfer spending has continued to lessen under the Glazer family.

Gab Marcotti says similarities between Frank Lampard and Maurizio Sarri’s style’s of play would make the Derby County manager a low-risk signing for the Blues.

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TOP STORY: Buffon boomerangs back to Juventus?

What goes around comes around, and in this case, it can be Gianluigi Buffon returning to Juventus. According to Gazzetta dello Sport and Sky Italia, Buffon may return to the Serie A champions as a back-up goalkeeper and then transition to a front…

Buffon leaves PSG after one season in Ligue 1

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Paris Saint-Germain have said goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has left the club after 12 months in Ligue 1.
The former Italy international joined the French side last summer after 17 seasons with Juventus and won the Trophee des Champions and Ligue 1 title.
However, he and PSG suffered defeat in the Coupe de France final, while Buffon was in goal for the disappointing 3-1 home loss to Manchester United in the Champions League round of 16 which saw them bow out of the competition.
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PSG to offer Buffon contract extension to 2021 – sources

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Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is close to a contract extension to 2021 with the French champions, sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.
Buffon signed an initial one-year contract with an option for a second last summer, and that option is being taken up by PSG with the intention of adding a potential third, which would take him to the age of 43.

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He has been praised for his largely positive impact on the Ligue 1 giants’ squad since joining as a free agent from Juventus, but the…

Transfer Talk: David De Gea likelier to remain at Manchester United as Gianluigi Buffon to stay on at PSG

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Buffon to stay put, so same for De Gea?
Despite his side’s dramatic late exit from the Champions League against Manchester United on Wednesday evening, Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is set to sign a contract extension…

Gianluigi Buffon falters, Thilo Kehrer ‘horrific’ as PSG bounced from Champions League

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley doesn’t mince his words for Paris Saint-German as they crash out of the Champions League round of 16 for the third year running.
PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain conspired to throw away a 2-0 away lead from the first leg with a 3-1 defeat at home to a depleted Manchester United side to exit the Champions League at the last-16 stage for the third consecutive season.

Juan Bernat’s equaliser was not enough as a Romelu Lukaku brace and a late Marcus Rashford penalty sent Thomas Tuchel’s men crashing out of Europe.

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Ronaldo filled void left by Buffon at Juventus – Chiellini

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal and assisted Paulo Dybala’s screamer to help Juventus rout Frosinone ahead of the first leg against Atletico Madrid.

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Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini said Cristiano Ronaldo has “filled the void” left by Gianluigi Buffon.
Buffon, 41, left in the summer after 17 years with the Bianconeri and joined Paris Saint-Germain, while Ronaldo arrived from Real Madrid.
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Speaking ahead of Juve’s visit to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round-of-16 first leg, Chiellini has said swapping the goalkeeper for the forward has worked as a like-for-like transfer terms of the two players’ influence off the pitch.
“The arrival…

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