PARMA -- Bad news for ParmaCalcio fans. Especially for those who always want to hear information about Gianluigi Buffon.

Buffon has COVID-19. Previously, all Gialloblu players took the test. Because they had just returned from the holiday period.

"So far, only Buffon has tested positive for COVID-19," the report was quoted as saying by Football Italia, Tuesday (4/1/2022).

The portiere is self-isolating in his own home. He follows the applicable health protocols. He has not been in contact with any other Parma dancers.

Buffon has made 18 appearances in Serie B this season. He recorded six clean sheets. He also saved three penalties.

The 44-year-old goalkeeper has just returned to his boyhood club. He made his Serie A debut with Parma at the age of 17. After that, the person concerned goes to Juventus.

Buffon appeared for 17 seasons with Juve. During that period, he performed in 656 matches in various competitions. Apparently it was his maiden period at the Turin giants.

After that, the Old Lady had time to move closer to Paris Saint Germain. He defended PSG in 25 matches in various competitions.

Buffon had returned to Juventus. In this second period, he appeared in 29 matches. The portiere then returned to Parma.

The former captain of the Italian national team is entering his twilight years as a player. But there is no sign of him retiring yet.

Buffon has won various prestigious trophies. One of them, the 2006 World Cup title with Gli Azzurri.