"Juventus" symbol Buffon: In 2001 I could have moved to "Barcelona" © EuroFootball.com

"Juventus" midfielder and Italian national team goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon insisted that he could have moved to "Barcelona" club in 2001. The 35-year-old footballer joined "Juventus" in the same year, when he had a brilliant season with the "Parma" team. "I could have ended up at the 'Barcelona' club in 2001," - said G.Buffon. - However, after thinking it over and consulting with my family, I decided that I needed to choose 'Juventus.' "I don't regret this decision at all. Every year in Turin has been wonderful and I have gained unforgettable experience there," - the goalkeeper concluded. G.Buffon has been playing for the "Bianconeri" team for the thirteenth season. In total, the Italian has taken to the field 446 times.