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Gianluigi Buffon: Juventus Are Strong Enough To Challenge For Everything The goalkeeper is eyeing major honours as he gives his views on the burning issues of Calcio... Juventus can challenge for every major trophy this season as Gianluigi Buffon underlines his ambitions and pledges his future to the club. The goalkeeper believes Juve's impressive transfer campaign, that saw the arrivals of Diego, Felipe Melo and Fabio Cannavaro, will be key to kicking forward the hunt for honours. "We have strengthened really well and we are better compared to last year," Buffon told the press. "I want to win with this shirt, but I don't want to make useless predictions." The Italian international has been linked with a move away from the club, but he is in no mood to read into exit stories as he shows his dedication to the Bianconeri. "I want to stay at Juventus. I have no intention of leaving and I will stay here in future," added the shot-stopper "I am lucky to wear this shirt. It fills me with pride. In the past I would have preferred to move, but not anymore." The Bianconeri clash with Seongnam tomorrow night. A win will see them progress to the Peace Cup semi-final where they may face Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid. "I would like to play Real Madrid. I am enjoying the Peace Cup and it would be fun to play them," he added. Buffon feels the Samuel Eto'o - Zlatan Ibrahimovic deal has not made Inter any weaker. "Inter are still very strong. They sold Ibrahimovic but replaced him with Eto'o. He is someone who scores plenty of goals. I think it was an equal exchange," added the 'keeper. "Eto'o is a champion. He scored in two Champions League finals. Inter are not weaker."

Inter Have Some Problems - Juventus Goalkeeper Buffon Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon thinks that Zlatan Ibrahimovic's desire to leave Inter and coach Jose Mourinho's earlier complaints suggest all is not well with the Italian champions... With Inter and Barcelona about to complete the mega-deal that will take Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Spain, while Samuel Eto'o, as well as around 40 million euros and Aliaksandr Hleb, on loan, go to Italy, there are many in the peninsula who think the Nerazzurri will struggle and are weakened by this transfer operation. Juventus, with their new signings Felipe Melo and Diego, are expected to provide much sterner opposition for the Italian champions than in past years. Their goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon also thinks the fact that Ibrahimovic wanted to leave so badly, and that coach Jose Mourinho recently claimed he was dissatisfied with the squad he had available, is a hint that Inter are starting to lose their solidity as a club. "Competing against a club that seems to be having some problems could be an advantage," he said to Tuttosport. The Italian international also talked about new signing Diego and the optimism among the squad ahead of the new season. "I must admit he has already impressed me," Buffon said. "Most of all because he arrived in Italy amidst a lot of bells and whistles, but he approached the group calmly, showing a lot of humility. He also has undoubted qualities, which is why I'm sure he'll be able to help us make a jump in quality. "I have very positive feelings, the transfer campaign certainly reinforced us, the club has done great work. It's the right road, there's no doubt, but at this point it's best not to talk too much and show we are competitive on the pitch."

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Giorgio Chiellini: Inter Still Favourites, But If Ibrahimovic Goes

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Gianluigi Buffon: Juventus Crave The Scudetto The goalkeeper hails Brazilian duo Diego and Melo, backs Cannavaro and throws down gauntlet to Inter. Juventus have been one of the most active clubs in the transfer market this summer and goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is confident the Old Lady have closed the gap on Italian champions Inter.

Juventus Are Catching Up With Inter - Giorgio Chiellini The defensive lynchpin has warned Inter that his side are not far off from challenging for the Scudetto... Despite Inter's recent dominance in Serie A, Giorgio Chiellini believes that this year is finally the year when Juventus can rediscover their past glories and mount a title challenge. At a charity event organised by 'keeper Gianluigi Buffon, Chiellini told Il Corriere dello Sport, "We are ready and prepared to start again. "Many people want to know if Diego can be another champion in Juventus' great history. I already know about Felipe Melo, he will be very useful - a muscular midfielder who could play with Sissoko or in Sissoko's place. When questioned about whether Juventus were now as strong as Inter, Chiellini was evasive. "We have reinforced, but it will be on the pitch where we decide who is the best. Last year we were not at their level, but this year the margin has definitely been reduced." Juventus have spent big money on Diego and Felipe Melo this summer already, but there are still concerns over their full-backs. While they are looking to strengthen the squad further, they may look to shed a number of fringe players first.

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