Sirigu: Buffon still top dog

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu believes it will be almost impossible to reach the level of Juventus’ Gianluigi Buffon.

The 24-year-old Italian feels Buffon, 33, has set the bar so high that he may never be able to better the illustrious Italian shot stopper, despite having earned two caps for his country.

“Buffon is still one of the greatest goalkeepers in the world, if not the absolute best,” Sirigu told La Parisien.

“He has the ability to remain at the highest level for many years. For now, it is impossible to reach his level.”

The goalkeeper expressed his delight at the way his stint at the Parc des Princes has unfolded to date.

“I’m happy to be a PSG player,” he said. “I would not trade my experience here with anyone.”

Sirigu has developed into a key player at PSG since joining them from Palermo in the off-season, and has conceded just 17 times in 19 Ligue 1 matches.