Neuer and Casillas pay tribute to Gianluigi Buffon

Despite having earnt their spot amongst Europe's goalkeeping elite, both Iker Casillas and Manuel Neuer will struggle to measure up to Buffon's consistency over his 17-year career with Juventus.

Yet the duo, both took to social media to pay their respects to the legendary shotstopper as he announced his departure from the Serie A giants. 

The images were shared as part of Juventus' #UN1CO' campaign that encourages fans and players alike to bid farewell to the 40-year-old. 

Juve's official website released a statement regarding  Buffon's departure. It read: ''In football, there are a select few players who transcend a sport where rivalries and passions run so deep, but Buffon commands the respect of not only those who share the pitch with numero uno, but those who have the privilege of watching him from the stand.''

''While so much of his mystique relates to how he carries himself off the pitch, at the end of the day the performances on the field define a player and Buffon is truly the complete package of a modern goalkeeper.''

''With lightning-quick reflexes, the wingspan of a basketball player and immaculate decision-making, Buffon provides an everlasting example for all who stand between the pipes.''

 

May 22, 2018