Gigi Buffon isn't surprised seeing Mike Maignan succeed with AC Milan.

Parma goalkeeper Gigi Buffon was aware of Maignan while playing in France for PSG.

The 26-year-old was signed from Lille for €13m last year.

"I congratulated (Paolo) Maldini for buying him," said Buffon. "When I was in Paris he impressed me."

Maignan was named Serie A's Goalkeeper of the Year last night.