In the camp of the Italian champions - good news. Experienced veterans Gianluigi Buffon and Andrea Barzagli will continue to represent Turin's "Juventus" team in the next two years.
"Juventus" announced on their official website that the contracts with the players have been extended until 2018. This means that G. Buffon will end his career with the Turin team at the age of 40, and A. Barzagli will most likely hang up his football boots at the age of 37 after the contract ends.
After renewing the contract, "Juventus" defender A. Barzagli said: "I am very happy to tie my future with "Juventus". Now we must focus on the last two matches of this season.
After renewing the contract, the living legend of Italian football G. Buffon did not hide his joy: "I am proud that "Juventus" showed faith in me. I hope that my fantastic history in this club will end with further success."
The 38-year-old goalkeeper started playing for "Juventus" in 2001. In total, G. Buffon has played 579 matches for "Bianconeri" and has become the Italian champion nine times.
Meanwhile, A. Barzagli joined the Turin club in 2011 and has already won the Serie A championship five times.
OFFICIAL: @andreabarzagli2 and @gianluigibuffon extend contracts until 30 June 2018. #Barzagli2018 #Buffon2018 pic.twitter.com/jwte2odKq4
