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Italy Great Gianluigi Buffon Extends Parma Deal Until 2024

Gianluigi Buffon signed a new deal with Parma on Monday that will keep the veteran former Italy captain at the Serie B club until 2024. The one-year extension to his deal means Buffon, who is Parma's first choice goalkeeper, will continue as a professional footballer until beyond his 46th birthday. "Gigi is a great player, one of Italy's three best goalkeepers and his renewal is a great pleasure for us," said Parma president Kyle Krause.

Gianluigi Buffon to play through until at least 46, signs new contract at Parma

Gianluigi Buffon will play on until he is at least 46 after signing a new contract at Parma until 2024. The veteran goalkeeper returned to his boyhood club last summer and has been a regular in Serie B this season. Ad/> At the age of 44, Buffon is showing no sign of slowing down.

Gianluigi Buffon to continue playing until 46 after signing new deal

Gianluigi Buffon has no plans to retire yet after signing a new deal at Parma that will see the goalkeeper continue playing until the ripe old age of 46. Buffon re-joined Serie B side Parma - the team he made his debut for as a 17-year-old in November 1995 - last year, with the club announcing on Monday that he has signed a contract extension until 2024.