Buffon favors England switch
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May 5, 2010, Wednesday
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ITALY goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has sparked a potential transfer scramble by saying he would seek a move to England if Juventus decides to sell him.
Juventus is seventh in Serie A after a dreadful season and cashing in on the 32-year-old could help the Turin side rebuild for next season.
"If I had to go I think England could be the destination," Buffon told Italy's Sky TV yesterday.
"My wish to leave Juve is equal to the wish Juve have to let me go. Everything will be agreed with the club.
"At the moment there is nothing. My priority has always been Juventus. Let's see if we decide to continue together."
England's Manchester City tracked Buffon last year but he was quoted as saying it was not big enough to tempt him despite now being the richest club in the world.
Most other top English clubs have settled goalkeepers.
Media reports say Juventus want Rafael Benitez to replace interim coach Alberto Zaccheroni next season and Buffon praised the Liverpool coach despite his side suffering a similar campaign to Juve.
"His CV speaks for itself. He gives the impression of being a coach who can handle difficult situations, managerial situations," he said after denying Juve had to be rebuilt from scratch.
Benitez's agent however denied yesterday that the Spaniard had received any offer from the Italians.
Juventus is seventh in Serie A after a dreadful season and cashing in on the 32-year-old could help the Turin side rebuild for next season.
"If I had to go I think England could be the destination," Buffon told Italy's Sky TV yesterday.
"My wish to leave Juve is equal to the wish Juve have to let me go. Everything will be agreed with the club.
"At the moment there is nothing. My priority has always been Juventus. Let's see if we decide to continue together."
England's Manchester City tracked Buffon last year but he was quoted as saying it was not big enough to tempt him despite now being the richest club in the world.
Most other top English clubs have settled goalkeepers.
Media reports say Juventus want Rafael Benitez to replace interim coach Alberto Zaccheroni next season and Buffon praised the Liverpool coach despite his side suffering a similar campaign to Juve.
"His CV speaks for itself. He gives the impression of being a coach who can handle difficult situations, managerial situations," he said after denying Juve had to be rebuilt from scratch.
Benitez's agent however denied yesterday that the Spaniard had received any offer from the Italians.
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