Buffon has made 640 appearances in Serie A, seven matches less than the legendary AC Milan defender Maldini

Gianluigi Buffon has reportedly demanded a clause in his new Juventus contract which guarantees he will play a minimum eight games next season as he aims to beat Paolo Maldini’s Serie A appearance record.

The 41-year-old will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of this month when his existing deal expires, but he is not yet ready to call it a day.

getty 2 Gianluigi Buffon is set to return to Juventus when he leaves PSG

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Buffon spent one season in Paris following 17 years at Juventus, but now looks set for a sensational return to his former club.

As it stands, the Italian World Cup-winning goalkeeper has made 640 appearances in Serie A, seven matches fewer than the legendary Maldini, who featured 647 times for AC Milan before retiring in 2009.

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Should his request be turned down by ex-Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri, Buffon could still get the league record if he were to join Parma or Atalanta, with both keen on his services.

Italian publication Coirriere della Sera reports that Portuguese giants Porto and Brazilian club Fluminense are also showing interest in the veteran glovesman.

And so too are Championship side, Leeds United, who emerged as shock contenders to land the veteran glovesman earlier this week.

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While his time with Paris Saint-Germain was brief, Buffon had no regrets about his time in the French capital.

“I am extremely happy because it is never easy to win, especially at 41 years old,” he told the club’s website. “It’s hard to stay on top, but I think I played a great season.

“I made a mistake against Manchester [United], but overall I’m satisfied.

“We must not forget that before the challenge of return we had made an incredible journey, full of conviction and hope.”