The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter by email with the day's key headlines and transfer news Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice PSG have confirmed the signing of Juventus and Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon. The 40-year-old has joined the French champions on a free transfer on a one-year deal, with the option of a further year. Buffon spent 17 seasons with Juve but moved on this summer and has now completed his move to Paris. "For the first time in my career, I leave my country and only such an ambitious project could lead me to make such a decision," Buffon said. "I thank the club and the president for their trust. I will bring all my energy, experience and thirst for success to help my new club achieve the very big goals they have set for themselves. "With my teammates and our supporters, we will share fantastic emotions at the Parc des Princes and everywhere we represent Paris, this wonderful city that deserves to see one day its club at the top of international football." (Image: REUTERS/Massimo Pinca) (Image: REUTERS/Massimo Pinca) PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi added: "We all feel tremendous pride in welcoming Gianluigi Buffon to the Paris Saint-Germain family, "His arrival reaffirms our desire to go ever higher, an ambition that we intend to pursue with a determination that is still strong. " Alphonse Areola was PSG's No.1 last season but will now battle it out with Buffon for the goalkeeping spot.<doc-sep>MARCO BERTORELLO/Getty Images Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Friday that they have signed legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. The French champions announced the capture on Twitter: The 40-year-old brings a wealth of experience with him to the French capital, having spent the previous 17 years of his career with Juventus. During his time in Turin, Buffon established himself as one of the game's great goalkeepers and was the runner-up for the Ballon d'Or in 2006. With the Bianconeri, he won 11 Serie A titles and the Coppa Italia on four occasions. He was also part of three teams that finished as runners-up in the UEFA Champions League. "For the first time in my career, I am leaving my country, and only a project this ambitious could have encouraged me to make such a decision," Buffon said, per Eurosport. "With my team-mates and our supporters, we will share fantastic emotions at the Parc des Princes and in all of the stadiums in which we are going to represent Paris, a marvellous city that deserves to one day see its club at the top of international football." Buffon's Juventus career is littered with many terrific moments: Video Play Button Videos you might like On the international stage, Buffon has also excelled down the years, as he played 176 times for Italy and won the FIFA World Cup in 2006. Despite his age, last season Buffon continued to show he is one of the best goalkeepers around with some excellent performances for Juve. PSG will be hoping he still has a lot left in the tank for the next couple of campaigns. These numbers sum up just how consistent the Azzurri star has been in recent years: In what is a star-studded squad, goalkeeper is one area of the PSG team that could be upgraded, with question marks prevalent over current starter Alphonse Areola. Buffon should make a massive difference at the base of the side. The Italian is still agile and sharp, and he remains a commanding presence in the box. Additionally, he's grown into an outstanding leader late in his career, something PSG have lacked at times in pursuit of major prizes. ANDREAS SOLARO/Getty Images The biggest prize in club football, the Champions League, has escaped both PSG and Buffon so far. Mundial magazine is looking forward to seeing the goalkeeper at the Parc des Princes: While Buffon is a short-term solution for PSG, it's an exciting capture for fans of the Parisian club. The goalkeeper is a legend of the modern game and all signs still point to a world-class performer. The veteran will bring plenty to PSG, although he'll be hopeful the Ligue 1 side can finally help him achieve Champions League success for the first time. If Buffon was to secure that title with the French side, it would be the final flourish on an incredible career.<doc-sep>Juventus´ goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon reacts during the Italian Serie A football match Juventus versus Verona at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Photo: AFP PARIS: Veteran Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a one-year deal, the French Ligue 1 champions announced on Friday. The 40-year-old 2006 World Cup winner joins the big-spending Parisian side days after his contract with Juventus ended in June. "We all feel an immense pride in welcoming Gianluigi Buffon into the great Paris Saint-Germain family," PSG's Qatari president Nasser Al-Khelaifi announced in a statement. Confirmation of Buffon's move came after he had arrived at PSG around midday accompanied by his doctor. He was also seen at the American Hospital in the nearby suburb of Neuilly. Buffon, who played a record 176 times for Italy, has an option to extend his stay at the Parc des Princes for a further season. He will be officially unveiled as the latest teammate of PSG stars Neymar and Kylian Mbappe and company on Monday. The first signing since German Thomas Tuchel took over as PSG manager in May said he was thrilled at his new job outside Italy. "For the first time in my career, I am leaving my country and only a project this ambitious could have encouraged me to make such a decision," he said. Gianluigi Buffon lifts the trophy as the Juventus players celebrate winning the league. Photo: Reuters "I am going to bring all my energy, all my experience and all of my thirst to win to help my new club achieve all the great objectives it has set out for the future." The serial French champions' overriding ambition is to finally be crowned European champions, something which has also eluded Buffon in his stellar career. "His arrival reaffirms our will to always go higher, an ambition that we intend to pursue with a determination just as strong," said Al-Khelaifi. Al-Khelaifi suggested Buffon and PSG were an ideal match. "At 40 years old, his passion for football is intact and Gianluigi has found the ideal environment in our project to set himself extremely high objectives transmitting his experience, not only to the other goalkeepers at the club, but to all of our players." Ironically, given his and the club's desire to finally sate their Champions League hunger, Buffon is unavailable for PSG's opening three European matches next season. Juventus's Gianluigi Buffon during warm-up. Photo: Reuters That's as a result of the ban handed down by UEFA for his red card and attack on referee Michael Oliver after Juve's dramatic Champions League quarter-final loss to Real Madrid. Buffon had been charged both with breaching UEFA's "general principles of conduct" over his outburst and also for his red card for dissent. The last-eight clash between holders Real and Juventus was decided by a last-gasp Cristiano Ronaldo penalty after the Serie A champions had staged a remarkable comeback to wipe out a 3-0 first-leg deficit at the Santiago Bernabeu. But Buffon, who was sent off in the aftermath of the penalty decision, lashed out at Oliver's decision to award the spot-kick, saying the English official had a "rubbish bin for a heart". He joins a PSG keeper roster comprising Kevin Trapp, who was part of Germany's squad at the World Cup, and Alphonse Areola, who is with semi-finalists France in Russia. Buffon won nine Serie A titles with Juventus and four successive Italian Cups.<doc-sep>
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have confirmed the signing of Italian legend Gianluigi Buffon on a free transfer. The French giants have landed the veteran goalkeeper on a one-year deal with the option of a further year. 7 PSG have confirmed the signing of Gianluigi Buffon Credit: Twitter / @PSG_inside 7 The goalkeeper's arrival was announced in an epic Twitter video Credit: Twitter / @PSG_inside PSG confirmed his arrival this evening by posting a video of a mystery man being fitted in a club suit on to their Twitter account. And the clip ended with a shot of the 40-year-old emerging from a fitting room wearing the PSG 'keeper jersey. Buffon was rumoured to have been offered an off-field role to stay at Juventus following his illustrious 17-year playing career with the Italian champions. But the lure of adding more titles to his nine Serie A medals proved enough for the star to head to the French capital. 7 Buffon arrives in Paris after an illustrious 17-year spell with Juventus Credit: EPA 7 The legend has penned a one-year deal with the option for a further 12 months Credit: AFP Buffon said: "I know what dreams PSG and its fans have in their hearts. "I am going to bring all my energy, all my experience and all of my thirst to win to help my new club achieve all the great objectives it has set out for the future. "For the first time in my career, I am leaving my country and only a project this ambitious could have encouraged me to make such a decision." Buffon joined Juventus from Parma for £33million in 2001 - a world-record fee for a 'keeper that was only broken by Ederson's switch to Manchester City 12 months ago. He went on to achieve huge success in Turin and for the national side, helping Italy to World Cup joy in 2006. However, the Champions League is the one prize that has alluded the icon throughout his storied career. Now he will be hoping he can add the final piece of silverware to his collection after linking up with his new manager Thomas Tuchel at Parc des Princes. Buffon lost in the 2003 final to AC Milan, in 2014 to Barcelona and in 2017 to Real Madrid. 7 Buffon helped Italy to win the World Cup in 2006 Credit: Getty 7 He won Serie A an impressive nine times during his time with Juventus Credit: AFP 7 New PSG boss Thomas Tuchel will be hoping he can help Buffon finally win the Champions League Credit: EPA PSG president Nasser Al- Khelaifi added: "The immensity of his career, as well as his ambitious personality, unifying and elegant, make him one of the most admired and respected players in world football. "His arrival reaffirms our will to always go higher, an ambition that we intend to pursue with a determination just as strong."