Juventus legend Gigi Buffon supports Antonio Conte over his move to Inter Milan.

Juve fans are upset with their former coach taking the Nerazzurri job.

Buffon said, “What really did upset and hurt me was seeing some Juve fans calling for Conte's star in the hall of fame to be removed after he joined Inter.

“I feel that I am within the Juve world, I know the directors, players and fans well, so I know what Antonio gave to the club and what he represented.

“He squeezed out every last drop of sweat for Juve, giving all of himself. As a player, he never held back for the good of the team. As a Coach, he carried the squad on his back and dragged them to success with total clarity and never stopping for breath. In three packed seasons, he never once let his focus slip.

“I have a rapport of great respect and closeness with Antonio, as when we get together, we immediately sense confidence, intimacy and reciprocal respect. He tends to be a diffident man, so that is unusual.

“Professional choices, even when surprising, cannot blemish such an intense past as his. He never betrayed Juventus, he isn't the type to kiss the shirt, publicly back the project only to then behind the scenes stoke conflict.

“I consider his return to Serie A important for the whole Italian football scene, the same way I do Paolo Maldini, Zvonimir Boban and Maurizio Sarri.

“Last year, Carlo Ancelotti did the same at Napoli. Carlo has international stature, has a packed trophy cabinet, he raised the level of Napoli's appeal and prestige. The club gained from his presence immediately."