Gianluigi Buffon has ended his career at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after just a season.
Okay.ng understands that Buffon, PSG concluded not the renew the legendary goalkeeper’s contract after a joint meeting with the two parties.
PSG disclosed this in a statement on their website.
“Following joint discussions, Paris Saint-Germain and Gianluigi Buffon have agreed to not renew the legendary goalkeeper’s contract which expires on 30 June 2019,” the statement read.
Buffon also bid farewell to PSG fans in an Instagram post thanking them of all the memories during 12 months stay at the club.
“Thank you all for everything I have had the opportunity to experience in Paris.
“Thank you for the emotions that we have shared together.
“Twelve months ago, I arrived at Paris Saint-Germain filled with enthusiasm, welcomed by the incredible warmth of the fans. It was really moving. Thank you, once again, from the bottom of my heart. I leave happy to have enjoyed this experience which has undoubtedly helped me to grow.
“Today my adventure outside Italy comes to an end. I would like to thank the chairman Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, the whole club and my teammates. I wish you all the best, convinced that together you will write the pages of a wonderful story.
“Ernest Hemingway wrote that there are only two places in the world where people can live happily: at home and in Paris. Today onwards, this will also apply to me: Paris, in some way, will always remain my home… Allez Paris! Thank you and good luck with everything!,” he wrote.
