Gigi Buffon was voted FIFA goalkeeper of the year 2017 but confirmed he will be hanging up his gloves next summer.

The Juventus captain collected his award in London yesterday and spoke in English about his time at the Bianconeri and how he would like to end the season

“I think I have to speak in English…I want to try to speak [in English]. For me I am very happy because it’s a great honour to receive this award at my age.

“I’m proud of it, but I want to say thanks to my club, my Coach, my teammates because they help me to make it possible.

“I want to say thanks to all the people who voted for me, and I think the last year has been a fantastic season for Juventus and personally.

“But it wasn’t enough to win in Europe, and for this year I hope that we can play better and with the national team and Juventus, because I would like to finish in soccer with a fantastic victory if it’s possible.”

 

[Video from Fifa.com]