Gianluigi Buffon announced his 17-year career as a Juventus player is to come to an end in an emotional press conference at the Allianz Stadium, Turin.

Buffon, 40, leaves the club after captaining them to their seventh successive Serie A title, their ninth overall.

The former Parma goalkeeper told the assembled media that he will make his final Juventus appearance against Hellas Verona on Saturday.

"Saturday will be my final match for Juventus and to end this journey with two cups and with the president and the entire Bianconeri world by my side, will be very special," said Buffon.

"I would like to conclude by thanking the Juventus family and the whole club. I was always be grateful to all of you forever.