5 Goalkeepers that could replace Gianluigi  Buffon at Juventus

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#1 Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid)

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Oblak would be an instant hit for Juve

Fresh from winning the Europa League title last night, the last thing Atletico Madrid's manager Diego Simeone would want is more speculation about his star goalie but like a goldfish, there is no hiding place for the genius of the Slovenian shot-stopper.

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Like they have done with strikers and goalkeepers for the best part of two decades, Atleti struck gold when they got the tall Slovenian international to switch to the Spanish capital from Liga NOS giants SL Benfica in 2014 for what now seems a bargain fee of €16 million (a fee made him the most expensive goalie of all time in La Liga).

An excellent shot-stopper who commands his defence efficiently and is able to initiate counter attacks with his long kicks and throws, Oblak is one of the few goalies who would step into the Juventus team and the rhythm would keep going as he is at the same world-class level as Buffon (some insist he is even better).

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His goalkeeping has gone up a notch this season and Atleti will be desperate to hang on to him but given the fact that La Liga insists on buyout clauses for all players in the league, if the Bianconeri can come to an arrangement with Oblak, the deal might happen.

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Edited by Zeeshan Ali
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