officially announced his breakup with Juventus. Buffon decided not to continue working with a club that he had defended for 17 years.

The departure of Buffon makes Juventus have a tough job of finding a replacement. The Bianconeri are required to find a worthy replacement because Buffon is one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

Currently, Juventus have Wojciech Szczesny who became Buffon's deputy in the 2017-18 season. The Polish goalkeeper is promised a major position if Buffon retires.

However, the former Arsenal goalkeeper was considered not in the same class as Buffon. Szczesny has a chance to be used only as a temporary lead keeper until Juventus really bring in the right goalkeeper.

The departure of Gianluigi Buffon made Juventus a number of top goalkeeping names in Europe. Previously, the Bianconeri had been linked with Mattia Perin. But the 25-year-old goalkeeper is often hit by injury.

In addition to Perin, here are five goalkeepers who can replace Buffon under Juventus:

Alphonse Areola (PSG)

Alphonse Areola was named as a successor to Hugo Lloris in the French team. The 25-year-old goalkeeper has a great ability.

Areola successfully displace the position of Kevin Trapp as the main goalkeeper PSG. It proves that Areola is ready to seek new challenges outside France.

Areola has the advantage to ward off the top balls, but he still has to improve his ability in ball distribution and set up defense.

Alex Meret (Udinese)

Alex Meret is a goalkeeper from Udinese academy. He underwent a loan period in SPAL in the last two seasons.

21-year-old goalkeeper is already in the watch Juventus. He is regarded as a potential future goalkeeper of Italy and will compete with AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Meret has advantages in terms of speed, reflexes and can read opponent attacks. Meret is considered the most fitting figure to replace Buffon.

Sergio Rico (Sevilla)

Sergio Rico is a Spanish keeper who has quality equivalent to Buffon. Although still 24 years old, Sergio Rico already has advantages in the nature of leadership.

Sergio Rico's experience as Sevilla's main goalkeeper made him a worthy candidate to replace Buffon. Sergio Rico has had the experience of appearing in European club competitions with Sevilla.

It is a plus for Sergio Rico

Gianluigi Donnarumma (AC Milan)

Gianluigi Donnarumma continues to be named as a successor to Gianluigi Buffon. Having the same first name, Donnarumma continues to stay digadang to replace the position of Buffon at Juventus and the Italian national team.

However, Donnarumma showed a less consistent appearance in the 2017-18 season. This is understandable because he is only 19 years old and still has plenty of time to learn.

Juventus must spend enough money to bring Donnarumma to Allianz Stadium. Donnarumma has the opportunity to be priced at the price that makes him the most expensive goalkeeper in the world.

Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid)

Jan Oblak can be called entry in the ranks of the top goalkeepers in Europe today. Action in escorting goalkeeper Atletico Madrid invite click amazed many circles.

Finally, he just brought Los Rojiblancos into the Europa League champions. This makes valuation of the price is increasingly melunjak.

Many observers who say that the 25-year-old goalkeeper has a better ability than