[han2503]

We need Buffon!  Definitely.

Yep, especially after last night, Dida at fault for 1 and a half of the goals

[agenth]

Juve set Buffon price

Wednesday 25 April, 2007

Juventus sporting director Alessio Secco has insisted that Gigi Buffon will not leave Turin for less than £50m.

The Bianconero was one of the first to commit to the outfit after the club’s demotion last summer, but he was recently paired with a move after he declared that he missed playing in the Champions League.

Reports in Italy suggest that both Milan clubs are in a race to sign the Italy goalkeeper, who was reportedly valued by the Bianconeri at £28m.

“Granted that Juventus do not intend to put Buffon on the market, the £28m I have read about would only be enough for a co-ownership,” said Secco to Sky on Wednesday.

“Buffon is a target for many teams, not only Roberto Mancini’s side, but £28m would never be enough.

“You want me to promise that he will not leave? I don’t make promises, it’s not in my nature,” concluded Secco.

Former director general Luciano Moggi declared on Tuesday that he was sure Buffon would move to Milan as Rossoneri goalkeeper Nelson Dida was set to move to a foreign club.

However, the Brazilian custodian did recently agree a new £2.8m per year at the San Siro, despite some high-profile errors this term.

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[agenth]

doublepost (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

This post has been edited by mchanna: Apr 25 2007, 09:49 PM

[arivanjj]

Buffon: It's all lies!

Gianluigi Buffon has blasted the speculation over his future. “I may stay, I might go, but nobody knows what I have decided – not even me.”

The Juventus goalkeeper has hinted several times that he is reconsidering his position and reports in the media have pictured him as either already wearing the Milan or Inter jersey.

“Everything I hear has been totally invented, because I have not spoken to anyone about my future,” snapped the World Cup winner on Sky Italia television.

“The only thing I feel that I can say is that I will not make the decision by myself. It will be in agreement with the club.

“There is a clear and honest rapport between us and one of reciprocal respect, so if I were to leave I would do so in a way that would benefit Juve as well. If I stay, then everyone will be happy.”

Buffon surprised many in the summer when he opted to go into Serie B with the Bianconeri following the Calciopoli scandal.

“My choice was not forced upon me at all, it was my desire. I was enthusiastic at the idea of bringing this club back into Serie A and that allowed me to have a better approach to this new experience.”

The 1-0 win away to Verona last night saw them further extend their lead at the top of the table – despite the nine-point penalty – with 24 victories in 35 games.

“We almost always win in Serie B, but nobody ever mentions that. The fact we were able to overturn such a large penalty and are top of the table shows that Juventus have victory in their DNA.” (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)


Channel4

[MizNelson]

"The fact we were able to overturn such a large penalty and are top of the table shows that Juventus have victory in their DNA.”

Does Buffon really consider a Serie A team atop Serie B as some monumental accomplishment? Footballers sometimes make the worst orators.

Speaking of, here's a little nugget fresh from Channel 4:

"Adriano Galliani has revealed [...] why Gigi Buffon saved Nelson Dida. The Rossoneri have long been linked with a bid for the Juventus goalkeeper, one that may yet be revived this summer. However, the transfer guru explained precisely why they decided to renew Dida’s contract earlier this month. 'We offered him another three years on his deal after having asked Juventus for Buffon. The Bianconeri told us he was not for sale.' "

Lovely. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[jefri91]

We don't need another flop (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

I was just wondering, what exactly is a co-ownership? (Don't just say it means he's owned by more than one club. How does it work?)

I seem to hear that happen a few times between Italian clubs.

It it kinda like a loan or something?

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Apr 29 2007, 12:45 AM

[Portman]

It it kinda like a loan or something?

Kinda of. But in this case it's totally out of question. That doesn't happen in world-class players... it's absurd.

[misha]

Cobolli Gigli: Buffon stays Monday 30 April, 2007

Juventus chief Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has declared that Gianluigi Buffon will never be sold to Inter or Milan.

The Bianconero has been paired with a summer move, after stating that he was missing Champions League football, and reports suggested that he might join one of the Milan clubs.

“I want to tell our supporters who fear Buffon’s move to Inter that this is not only an absurd hypothesis, but it isn’t even an hypothesis,” Cobolli Gigli told Controcampo.

“Honestly, if this were to happen it would just be too much, we would not be able to look them in the eye,” added official.

“This is also more or less true for Milan. During the last Lega meeting I told both Massimo Moratti and Adriano Galliani that Buffon is untouchable.

“They also asked me to inform them if we were to change our mind, but I replied this is not an option,” concluded the Juventino.

The goalkeeper admitted over the weekend that his future has yet to be decided, as the reports hinting that he was close to joining one of the San Siro outfits were false.

“I may stay, I might go, but nobody knows what I have decided – not even me. The only thing I feel that I can say is that I will not make the decision by myself. It will be in agreement with the club,” declared the world champion.

Football Italia

[dst]

Serie A concern for Buffon
Wednesday 16 May, 2007

Gigi Buffon has fuelled doubts about his Juventus future after insisting that being uncompetitive in Serie A will be worse than Serie B football.

The goalkeeper opted to remain with the giants after demotion last summer, but he has hinted that he may be on the move at the end of this campaign.

“The worst moments have yet to come now that we won’t be as competitive as the best sides in the top flight,” Buffon told a TV show on La7.

“We had a clear objective in Serie B and that was to achieve promotion as soon as possible,” added the World Cup winner, whose side needs just three points in four matches to go up.

“In Serie A, however, everything will be harder. It would be terrible for us to be unable to compete with Inter, Milan, Roma and Lazio.”

Buffon’s comments will be viewed by many as a clear signal to the club that they need to spend big in the summer, especially after he took a little swipe at officials for their actions last summer.

“I understand that some players had to go, especially the older ones, but letting Adrian Mutu and Gianluca Zambrotta leave was a big mistake,” he announced.

“They could have been very useful now for our return to Serie A.”

Meanwhile, some reports are claiming that Buffon and his girlfriend Alena Seredova are buying a villa on Lake Como which may suggest he is about to join one of the Milan clubs.


channel4

The man is crying to be taken away from Giuve... please Silvio, can't you see?? He's THE BEST!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

I dont remember where I read this, but it is rumored that Buffon and his wife are looking for a house on Lake Como (Milano).

Maybe u'll get ur much awaited orgasim (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[Tennie]

That rumor's been all over the Italian gossip pages today, R7. I've seen it in two or three places.

[Geographical note for those who may not be aware: Lake Como is about an hour's drive from Milan.]

[Portman]

(IMG:http://www.1800-sports.com/images/gianluigi-buffon.jpg)

I'll laugh for an entire month if Moggi was right about Buffon's future.

This post has been edited by Porty: May 16 2007, 08:01 PM

[dst]

I dont remember where I read this, but it is rumored that Buffon and his wife are looking for a house on Lake Como (Milano).

Maybe u'll get ur much awaited orgasim (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Maybe if you check the last sentence of that channel4 article?? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Hopefully! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I'll laugh for an entire month if Moggi was right about Buffon's future.

why is that?

Do you mean you'll laugh with joy? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[Portman]

Do you mean you'll laugh with joy? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

No... just because "Moggi knows better". (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Galliani said today: "No Buffon. Dida is staying and is our keeper."

So I believe this whole Buffon-rumour may be for real. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)