Italian World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon has penned a new deal with Juventus to remain a Bianconeri till the year 2012.

“An important day for me, because I have written a new page in my career and life. A choice in line with what I decided last year that confirms my attachment to this team, to this company and to Juventus fans who have never failed to show their affection for me.” Buffon said on the club’s official site.

The project that I have seen is convincing because the company has set sports goals in which I believe and because it creates the conditions for an increasingly stimulating relationship”. he further added.

Buffon’s decision to remain with the Old Lady of Turin will serve as a vital boost to new manager Claudio Ranieri rebulding plans at Juventus.