Goalkeeper Juventus Gianluigi Buffon responded to the support of Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic.

The other day the Croatian midfielder on his Twitter page wrote that he admired Buffon and, if possible, would have given him his place in the national team, because Gianluigi had to complete a brilliant career with a performance at the World Cup.

The Italian goalkeeper himself was touched by the words of Rakitic, but answered them with some humor:.

"As a goalkeeper, I could play, but to take your position in Croatia's midfield is not a good idea. I say this for your own good ".

"Except for jokes, your words mean a lot to me. Thank you and Jordi Albe: my shirt is waiting for you, "Buffon replied in his Twitter.

Earlier Juventus coach Massimilliano Allegri said that Gianluigi Buffon was mentally tired.