Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon has launched his own academy.

Buffon, 43, has opened an academy to train youngsters.

"The Buffon Football Academy was created to offer boys and girls aged eight to 16 a highly specialised course, aimed at improving the technical skills of those who dream of a future in the world of football," Buffon explained in a statement.

“I have always believed in the value of training, even more so in this complicated period for each of us. It's a complete package, with a personalised training programme created specifically for each goalkeeper.

“We hope to be able to kick off the 'Buffon Summer Camp' as early as June and my wish is to be able to meet the guys on June 13 in Marina di Pietrasanta, but obviously the start of the activities is subject to the COVID emergency."