Buffon set for Paris Saint-Germain medical as Ligue 1 switch moves closer

The 40-year-old goalkeeper became a legend at Juventus and is now gearing up for a new chapter of his glittering career at Parc des Princes

Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon is ready to swap Serie A for Ligue 1 as he prepares for his next challenge with French giants Paris Saint-Germain. 

Goal can confirm that the goalkeeper has agreed a two-year deal with the reigning Ligue 1 champions after an emotional farewell from Juventus. 

Buffon will undergo medical exams on Friday, and will be presented as PSG’s latest signing the following Monday. 

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He will be under contract at Parc des Princes until June 2019, with the option to extend his stay for a further season. 

At 40 Buffon is still considered one of the world’s elite keepers, having been the foundation of Juve’s seven consecutive Serie A titles. 

He made a total of 656 appearances for the Old Lady in a glittering 17-year spell, although he never managed to lift the Champions League with Juve. 

Now he is tasked with the challenge of spearheading a new challenge for the top trophy with PSG, who will look to improve on a last-16 finish last season under the tutelage of new coach Thomas Tuchel.