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Juventus or nothing - Buffon hints at new deal

Gianluigi Buffon has again hinted he could extend his playing career beyond this season, but only if Juventus offer him a new contract.

The legendary goalkeeper, who has spent 17 years with the Bianconeri, has less than six months left on his current Juve deal.

"I'll meet president [Andrea] Agnelli soon and we'll talk about it [his future]," Buffon told La Repubblica.

"I want what's best for the team, whether Juventus think I can still be important.

"I'd like it, but the best solution has to be found with the club, building together – if possible – a logical and shared path.

"Of course, I don't want to become a problem for Juventus or my team-mates."

When asked if he could be tempted to sign a deal with another club, Buffon added: "It's Juve or nothing."

Buffon returned to training this week after time out with a calf problem, and he has nothing but praise for his replacement Wojciech Szczesny.

"He's a great goalkeeper, and if we win the Scudetto a large part of that credit will be his," said Buffon.

"He'll be the future."