AC Milan's leading goalkeeper Donnarumma has decided to refuse to renew his contract and is planning to leave the club on a free transfer in the summer market, with his potential new owner likely to be Juventus. In order to counter the opponent, Milan fans half-jokingly proposed to sign the same contract is about to expire "young veteran" Buffon, this proposal, although with banter, but also side proved that the former Italian national team goalkeeper's strength is still not to be underestimated.
Since his return to Juventus, Gianluigi Buffon has made more than ten appearances each season. Despite his 43 years of age, the legendary Italian goalkeeper is still not ready to settle for the bench and this summer's transfer market will surely see a new chapter for him.
Latest media reports claim that Portuguese Premier League giants Benfica are trying to bring in the legendary Italian goalkeeper and are willing to fulfill all his conditions.
Currently, Benfica's starting goalkeeping position is shared by 27-year-old Greek international goalkeeper Vlachodimos and 30-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper Helton Wright, both of whom have made 26 appearances in all competitions this season. If Buffon were to join the club, the starting goalkeeper position would be his for the taking.
For the Portuguese Premier League, which just last year sent away legendary former Real Madrid goalkeeper Casillas (who has since retired), welcoming Gianluigi Buffon this year would undoubtedly attract global attention again.
Currently at Juventus, Buffon earns 1.5 million euros a year, which is not a big burden for Benfica. In addition, Greece's Olympiacos and La Liga's Sevilla have also expressed interest in him.
