Juventus expect Buffon to stay for many years

Juventus director Giuseppe Marotta is confident that Gianluigi Buffon will see out his career with the Serie A side. The 35-year-old - who drew level with Fabio Cannavaro's record 136 Italy caps on Tuesday - has been with the Turin club since 2001, winning four Serie A titles in that time. 

Despite Buffon recently revealing that he considered leaving the Italian club in 2011, as well as rumours circulating of possible retirement, Marotta is confident that the former Parma man will be a Juventus player for years to come. 

"Buffon is a true champion," he told Gazzetta dello Sport. "He is a superlative professional. "My hope and wish is that he can defend Italy and Juve's goal for many years to come. 

Buffon: 'My loves, Juve and Italy'

Gianluigi Buffon will earn a record 136th cap in Turin on Tuesday, combining “my two great loves: Italy and Juventus.”

When the Czech Republic visit the Juventus Stadium, the goalkeeper has the chance to match Fabio Cannavaro as the player with most senior Azzurri caps.

“My rapport with the Nazionale runs very deep. Every time I pulled on the Azzurri jersey, I have felt a more mature person,” Buffon told Sky Sport Italia.