Luca Toni celebrated his 22nd goal of the season, hopes Mauro Icardi doesn’t get a hat-trick, but won’t commit to Verona yet.

The centre-forward completed his Serie A campaign and is now top of the Capocannoniere charts ahead of Carlos Tevez and Icardi on 20.

Luca Toni celebrated his 22nd goal of the season, hopes Mauro Icardi doesn’t get a hat-trick, but won’t commit to Verona yet.

The centre-forward completed his Serie A campaign and is now top of the Capocannoniere charts ahead of Carlos Tevez and Icardi on 20.

“Tomorrow I can sit back and relax watching the games. Unless Icardi gets a hat-trick, I’ll be Capocannoniere again at the age of 38. That’s pretty satisfying,” he told Sky Sport Italia after a 2-2 draw with Juventus.

The striker turned 38 this week and is set to take the top scorer title nine years after the last.

“How old do I feel? 26. No, actually that’s a bit low. Let’s say 30. If I scored all these goals, it is thanks to the whole team. Rafael celebrated his penalty save on Carlos Tevez with me.

“It has been an extraordinary campaign for the side and not just for me. Tonight we can celebrate all together.

“If I win the Capocannoniere crown then I’ll have to reward my teammates with a gift. I’ll probably receive phone calls with suggestions!”

Verona President Maurizio Setti said his contract renewal was “a formality,” but Toni warned he might not sign it.

“I don’t know what will happen, as there are directors who are leaving the club. I have a strong rapport with the city and the fans, but we’ll have to see who is the Coach and director next season.

“Perhaps the new people who come in will want to lower the age of the strike force. There are many things to resolve first.”

It was a friendly encounter with his former teammate – and fellow 2006 World Cup winner – Gigi Buffon.

“I’ve known Gigi for many years and now he’s going to Berlin, a stadium that brought good luck to Italy. It would be very important for an Italian side to win the Champions League.

“They are facing a very strong Barcelona side, but in a one-off match anything can happen. If Juve win, then perhaps Gigi could be a serious candidate for the Ballon d’Or.”

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