Saudi Pro League: 45-year-old Buffon offered mouthwatering deal to join Saudi Arabia revolution

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TRANSFERS Saudi Pro League: 45-year-old Buffon offered mouthwatering deal to join Saudi Arabia revolution

Izuchukwu Akawor 07:47 - 03.07.2023

Legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon could become the oldest goalkeeper in Italian football history if he stays in Parma but has been offered a big-money move to Saudi Arabia.

Italian football legend Gianluigi Buffon could be on his way to Saudi Arabia following a lucrative offer from the Saudi Pro League.

Buffon is the captain of his boyhood club Parma, who are currently in Italy’s second division, Serie B.

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Buffon reacts as a Juventus goalkkeper in his first spell|\imago

The 45-year-old made 17 appearances last season for the club, keeping four clean sheets in an injury-laden campaign.

Saudi Arabia eye Buffon

Nearly 30 years after his professional debut, Buffon could make one last big move in his career.

According to a report by the Daily Mail, the legendary goalkeeper is a subject of a 25 million pounds move from Saudi Arabia.

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Gianluigi Buffon has just 12 months left on his contract at Parma.

The former Juventus star has just 12 months left on his current deal at Parma but could be tempted with a move to join the revolution in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi’s offer is said to be very mouthwatering and the former Italy international is considering his options.

Should he make the move to the Saudi pro League, the ex-Juve man could become the latest big-name to join the revolution in the Kingdom.

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Gianluigi Buffon could become the oldest goalkeeper in Italian football history if he remains in Parma.

He would also become just the second Italian to appear in the Saudi top flight, following former Juventus teammate Sebastian Giovinco who made 57 appearances for Al-Hilal between 2019 and 2021.

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