THE Gigi Buffon presented by national of Italy where he will be by his side Luciano Spallettiwith the two men speaking at the press conference.
“Superman” first thanked the people on the team for considering him for this position and then referred to Gianluca Viali who actually took his place.
In addition, the Italian also revealed the reason he decided to retire without playing a final farewell match.
“Thank you to everyone who wanted me here. The federation and the coach. I am proud and happy to be here. I’m coming back to a place I think I know pretty well. I hope I can contribute to the dynamics we will experience in the future”he initially reported.
For the great Gianluca Viali: “I have great memories of him. Our relationship was great on and off the field. Each of us has our own story, so it would be a mistake to come here and try to copy Vialli. I wouldn’t be up to the task. I’ll try to be myself, that’s why I’ve always been appreciated.”
The Italian then revealed why decided to hang up his shoes and not play one last game in honor of: “I dont regret. Even today, I get suggestions to play a farewell game, but when I close a chapter I have to move on and think about what’s next.
It was nice but now a new adventure begins and a farewell game would only give me a sense of nostalgia that I don’t want.
It was not difficult to decide to retire. At my age, it was a natural thing to think about. I had prepared to be ready for the Serie B playoffs at the end of the season. I was fully fit, physically and mentally, but I got injured in Cagliari. That was the sign I had to give up. When I was in the Cagliari dressing room, I had already decided.”
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