Legendary Italian Goalkeeper to Play Until He Is 46 As He Signs New Parma Contract

• Gianluigi Buffon has signed a new deal with the Italian Serie B side which will see him in action until 2024
• Buffon will now play until he is 46, but many are optimistic what the former Inter Milan goalie will play for more years
• Parma president announced that Buffon who is on his second spell at the club is a pride for the team

Legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has signed a new deal with Italian side Parma which will see him remain there until 2024.

Currently 44, Buffon will play professionally until 46, with many further tipping him to continue playing for some years more.

The former Juventus of Italy goalkeeper began his senior career at Parma and he returned for a second spell last summer after twenty years.

He remains their first-choice goalkeeper and has made 23 appearances for the club this season as they have now decided to reward him with a new deal.

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Parma president Kyle Krause announced Buffon's renewal at a press conference on Monday, telling reporters via GOAL:

"I have great news, Gigi has renewed his contract until 2024. He is a great player, a pride for us: Gigi has a great passion for Parma, we are very happy for his support and his commitment."

Buffon made his debut for Parma at the age of 17 in 1995, and became the world's most expensive goalkeeper when Juventus signed him for £23 million ($31m) six years later.

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