Gianluigi Buffon extends with Juventus till 2018

Juventus have announced Gianluigi Buffon has signed a contract extension that ties him to the club till 2018. 

Buffon joined the Serie A champions in 2001 and has since become a legend in Turin, wrapping up nearly 600 apperances and winning seven Scudetti. 

The goalkeeper has made 152 appearances for Italy and lifted the World Cup in 2006. 

Despite turning 38 in January, the ex-Parma man remains one of the world's premier players in his position, and Juve's decision to offer him a fresh deal confirms that. 

"I'm immensely proud in the faith Juventus have placed in me once more," Buffon told the press. 

"I hope that my fantastic story with this club will go on and bring even further success."