Buffon: Manchester City - one of the three or four clubs who can pay crazy money

Goalkeeper of Juventus Gianluigi Buffon expressed his delight regarding the fact that his teammate midfielder Paul Pogba has remained faithful to the Turin club, despite the offers of number of wealthy teams.

“The level of play that showed last season Pogba did not show anyone in the world, including Messi and Ronaldo. When you show this kind of level, constantly people write stories about your possible future.

Manchester City - one of the three or four clubs who can pay crazy money for the players. It is so, of course, I was interested in Paul Pogba. But he has made clear that he would remain in Juventus. It is important for us and also for the whole world of football. So, money does not always win” - said Buffon.

Buffon: We can enjoy this result

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon after Champions League win against Monaco (0:0) shared his impressions about the game. The Turinians side at home victory with a score 1: 0 in the semi-finals for the first time since 2003 year.

“I thought the Champions League semi-finals have to wait less when I played at this stage 12 years ago. But seeing how difficult was the path, we can enjoy this result even more. Of course, we understand that nothing is achieved.

Wanted to break through to the next round at any cost. Understand that this is a great opportunity, 12years later, wished to pay tribute to the history of Juventus. Monaco was greater than the voltage in Dortmund since playing against Monaco harder. In addition, we have had only a slight advantage, so any small mistake could pay double price,” - said Buffon.

Neuer and Casillas - FIFA and FIFPro contenders for the title of best goalkeeper of the year

FIFA and FIFPro published a list of the five goalkeepers who pretend to take the place of a shot in the symbolic team of 2014, according to FIFA from its Tweeter.

The list includes Manuel Neuer (Bavaria), Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Claudio Bravo (Barcelona), Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus) and Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea).

Enrico Castellacci: We believe that Buffon quickly recovers

Italy national team's medical staff is confident that goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to recover quickly after an ankle injury, he missed the first match of the World Cup, 2014.

«Of course, the World Cup any team is interested in as quickly as possible the return of the player, but his health is our top priority. We believe that Buffon quickly recovers. Just don't ask me whether he would play in the next match. This is a decision we will take before the game.

Honestly, it almost was smiling in the locker room when I told him that the injury is not so serious. He was prepared for what will miss the entire Championship, the azzurri» - Enrico Castellacci.

IFFHS: Buffon - goalkeeper of XXI century

The goalkeeper of Juventus and Italy international Gianluigi Buffon topped the list of the best goalkeepers of the 21st century by the International Federation of football history and statistics (IFFHS). Following a vote of 34-year-old guard gate just by one point ahead of goalkeeper of Real Madrid and Spanish International Iker Casillas, recognized by the IFFHS best goalkeeper by the year 2012. Third place in the ranking took Cech Petr Cech of Chelsea, and behind it are the Dutchman Edwin van der Sar and German Oliver Kahn, has already completed a career.

Buffon: At my age they know my value and what I can still give

Gianluigi Buffon is confident he will shortly finalise a new contract at Juventus and is not thinking about joining another club at the end of the season.

However, the Italy international is not ruling out a future move abroad after stating the only other Serie A club he would play for is Parma, who he left for Juventus in a record-breaking deal 11 years ago. The veteran goalkeeper's present deal expires next summer, but Buffon has confirmed that an agreement regarding an extension has been reached in principle.

«A month ago, I met with the president Agnelli and we found a draft agreement for a new contract. We'll formalise everything soon. Balotelli or Drogba as a gift for the Champions League knockout stages? It must be chosen by Conte and the club. A future at another club? I don't think about it. Maybe at the end of my career I could evaluate an experience abroad. There are no money problems. At my age they know my value and what I can still give.» Buffon said.

Buffon also touched upon the possibility that Juventus could sign Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli or former Chelsea forward Didier Drogba in January.