The derby game against
“It wasn’t a problem to wait for the record game. I would have waited even longer, because this is a delicate moment of the season,” Buffon said after the game. “The only tension I had today was related to the match. The importance and the stakes were greater than my personal record.”
The
It was also Buffon’s 915th club match as a professional, extending his record for an Italian player.
The vast majority of those games have come for
He was expected to retire at the end of the 2017-18 season but instead made a surprise move to Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the French league to add to his multiple titles. He caused even more of a stir when he rejoined
Buffon recently extended his contract for another season, during which he will turn 43.
“The real motivation for which I continue to play is the fact that I feel well and that I can still play at a good level, giving excellent responses,” Buffon said. "And if you have enthusiasm, it is right to continue.
“Anyway, ever since I turned 40, I think of the future month after month. At the moment, nothing makes me happier than playing certain games. ”
Buffon could add to his impressive medal collection with a 10th Serie A title with
Two other titles were stripped from the club due to the Calciopoli scandal. Also as punishment,
He also holds the Serie A record for most successive minutes without conceding a goal, setting the mark of 974 in the 2015-16 season.
Buffon made 176 appearances for
He also won the World Cup with
One of the few trophies missing from Buffon’s glittering collection is the
“It is something that hangs around in your head, it is inevitable, having often come close,” Buffon said.
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