Gianluigi Buffon is not considering hanging up his gloves quite yet, despite being a legend and at the age of 44, he plans to contribute more to football.

Plying his trade ar Parma, the Italian goalkeeper has renewed his contract that will keep him at the club until 2024.

The veteran goalkeeper won the World Cup with Italy in 2006 and runner-up in the European Championship in 2012. He is also the player with the most appearances in Serie A history, currently on 657. According to Marca.

He [Bufon] intend playing until 50, which many took to be a tongue in cheek comment.

One cannot doubt that, considering his current form and the hunger to remain in the game.