Italy great Gianluigi Buffon to leave Juventus after 17 years

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced on Thursday that he will leave the Turin giants after 17 years but did not call time as expected on his playing career. Buffon, 40, captained Juventus to a seventh straight Serie A title and fourth consecutive Italian Cup triumph this season. “To end this adventure with two new victories was important,” the Italian told a press conference at the Allianz Stadium. (Video courtesy: Perform)