Gianluigi Buffon has reportedly been offered a lucrative deal to continue his career in Saudi Arabia.
The 45-year-old – who made his professional debut nearly three decades ago – currently captains his boyhood club Parma in Serie B.
A hamstring injury affected his playing time last season but the former Juventus star reclaimed the No 1 spot upon his return, making 17 appearances as Parma reached the Serie B play-offs.
Buffon still has twelve months remaining on his current deal at the Stadio Ennio Tardini but reports suggest the ‘keeper may have one final move left in his legendary career.
A report from Italian publication Corriere dello Sport claims that Buffon has received an extremely lucrative offer to become the latest star to join the burgeoning Saudi Pro League this summer.
The goalkeeper is said to have been offered a £25million-a-year offer to join an unnamed team in the gulf state.
As he approaches his 28th season as a senior player, Buffon is said to be debating his options.
First, he could step away from the game entirely, hanging up his boots as Italy’s most-capped player and one of the most highly-regarded goalkeepers ever to grace the game.
Second, he could see out his contract at Parma, and in doing so likely eclipse Andrea Pierobon’s record as the oldest goalkeeper in Italian football history.
Finally he could become the latest noteworthy player to make the move to Saudi Arabia, playing domestic football outside of his native country for just the second time in his illustrious career following his brief spell at PSG in 2018-19.
Credit: dailymail.co.uk
