Buffon "has no price-tag"

Buffon "has no price-tag"
Sunday 7 September, 2008

Gianluigi Buffon is “not for sale at any price,” warns Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli.

The sudden influx of cash at Manchester City has prompted transfer rumours including a £60m bid for Buffon and a £100m offer for Milan star Kaka.

“I am not interested what price we could get for Buffon, he’s not leaving Juve,” assured the patron on Sky Italia television.

“I am only interested in having him here with us, as a player, a person and a foundation block of this Juventus.”

The goalkeeper opted to stay with the Bianconeri even after their demotion to Serie B in the Calciopoli scandal just weeks after he lifted the World Cup.

Buffon also stated this week that it was “fantasy football” and he was not remotely interested in a switch to Manchester.

He was one of the heroes for Italy in last night’s 2-1 win away to Cyprus, performing several crucial saves.

“I am happy that Buffon contributed to the Nazionale’s victory with his great performance,” added Cobolli Gigli.

“We are simply not interested in any offers for him, just as we rejected all bids for David Trezeguet this summer.”

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