Parma posted a playful video on social media of Buffon digging up his old Parma shirt and a Superman outfit in one of the goals at Ennio Tardini stadium.
“I’m back,” Buffon said.
The 43-year-old Buffon recently left
Parma said Buffon signed a two-year contract — meaning he could play until he's 45.
“From the first moment I shared the idea of a return to Parma with Gigi, I understood from looking him in the eyes that it was an emotional one for him," Parma sport director
“He is committed, he wants to work, he knows this place. Parma is his home,” Ribalta added. "We are proud that we can count on him. Seeing him come back to the club where his incredible career began will be a beautiful thing, and we know there are more pages still to write in his story.”
Buffon first tasted international glory with Parma by helping the team win the UEFA Cup in 1999.
He then was a key player in Italy’s run to the 2006
Parma was relegated after finishing last in Serie A in its first season under new American ownership.
“We are thrilled to welcome
It won’t mark the first time that Buffon plays in the second division. He helped
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