AC Milan 2007/08 Thread.

Pirlo wrote:My hopes for the transfer campaign,

OUT: Dida, Favalli, Simic, Cafu, Serginho, Brocchi,

IN: Frey, Barzagli, Lucio, Zambrotta, Juan Vargas, Maresca, Moutinho, Amauri, Toni.

Unlikely, except on football manager games but we live in hope that Uncle Fester will have a rush of blood and open big Papa's checkbook!

I completely agree with your out list. As for your in list, you don't need that many players. IMO Milan need:

• Frey
  
• Barzagli
  
• Zambrotta/Vargas
  
• DM
  
• Amauri/Toni
  

Of course, I hope none of these happen. Ronaldinho and Sheva please

If it was up to Fester I think he would've done it already, but Papa doesn't wanna spend anymore, unless maybe for his long-term fetish Ronaldinho.

Anyway, OUT: Dida, Cafu, Serginho, Digao, Simic. Favallinho can stay as a backup

I believe we definitely need:

GK:Frey/Amelia/Boruc
Full-back: I agree with Zambrotta/Vargas
Striker: Someone in the Drogba/Amauri/Toni mold, although I think Zamparini would never sell Amauri to us and Bayern wouldn't sell Toni. I heard some rumours about Gomez too.

I believe these are the three positions where we suffer the most and we should definitely look to strengthen. Then, ideally we could do with a top CB like Mexes or Barzagli and a Pirlo alternative like Montolivo. I wouldn't mind Luca Cigarini either.

But let's get real, we all know what's gonna happen. Fester will get Sheva on loan and possibly Zambrotta on the cheap. He will then say we are ready to win the Scudetto and we now have a squad full of 'champions'. He will also say, "we will try to give our great fans a surprise"(the same thing he says every summer) while the press carefully releases some rumours about a couple of world-class players that we will supposedly sign. With his fingers crossed Uncle Fester anxiously awaits to see whether his masterplan will work once again. Will the fans fall for it and rush to buy their season tickets again? Most of them probably will, therefore a month later Fester releases the following statement: "We have searched for the right player but we could find no-one who is available and can improve this already world-class squad. We are fine as we are."

End result: Fans conned, season tickets sold out.
Money spend on transfers: Less than 10M euros.

And in November-December suddenly our objective for the season becomes fourth place and the Coppa Italia.

Or, IF they do get Ronaldinho they will say how this is the signing of the century bla bla bla and we dont need anybody else. For the next five years they will not spend a dime and keep reminding us how we should all be grateful because once upon a time the president brought us Ronaldinho, Brazilian wizard and two-times WPOY.

“Ronaldinho wants to come to Milan and another top centre-forward is on his way too,” announced President Silvio Berlusconi.

The patron – this week elected Prime Minister of Italy – made the statements on Sky Sport Italia.

“Ronaldinho wants to come to Milan, that is clear. First of all because this club is the world champion, secondly as there are so many Brazilians and third everyone knows how well we treat our athletes.

“Perhaps we pay a little less than other sides, but we give them a lot more glory.”

The dig was at the other teams vying for Ronaldinho’s signature, as the Barcelona star is also a target for Inter, Chelsea and Manchester City.

The negotiations for the former World and European Player of the Year are confirmed and well known, but Berlusconi hinted at another transfer well on the way to completion.

“Another very important player is on the way. He is a powerful centre-forward who I shall not name.

“We are ready to sign two world class players for next season and there will be world class players in defence, too.”

The description of this centre-forward does not fit Andriy Shevchenko, who has also been tipped for a return to San Siro after his disappointing Chelsea spell.

“He had to bow down to a decision that his wife considered indispensable for the good of their children and so I supported him,” revealed Berlusconi.

“Among the fans there is a confrontation between those who believe he was a traitor and those who want him back. He did not cheat on Milan, he had to put his family first and I understood his decision.

“Now I believe that if he came back, we would welcome him with open arms. I am the first to support a return and hope he does.”

This week transfer guru Adriano Galliani also stated that Shevchenko’s arrival was “possible.”

Milan President Berlusconi concluded by leaving the door open for another comeback – former Rossoneri player and current Italy Coach Roberto Donadoni.

“I think he has done very well for the Nazionale and can see his future going in that direction. But if Milan needed a change of management, then he would be a great option, someone who was a key player for us and gave this side many victories.”

It is bound to spark further rumours over Carlo Ancelotti’s future should the Rossoneri not qualify for the Champions League.




I'll believe it when I see it, so let's hope he is sincere. There was never any doubt that he can bring big players, it's just a matter of whether he still has the motivation to bother after so many years in the club.

If it's Drogba than it will be a good buy, but he is 30 and likely had 2-3 years at the top. If Milan were shrewd, they'd go for Benzema who'd compliment Pato well and has already expressed an interest in Serie A. Needless to say, he's only 20 and will be around for years. Lyon may not sell this season, but could always be the option of pre-contract (leaving him with Lyon for another year)

Red n' Black wrote:
“Ronaldinho wants to come to Milan, that is clear. First of all because this club is the world champion, secondly as there are so many Brazilians and third everyone knows how well we treat our athletes.

“Perhaps we pay a little less than other sides, but we give them a lot more glory.”

The dig was at the other teams vying for Ronaldinho’s signature, as the Barcelona star is also a target for Inter, Chelsea and Manchester City.

Somehow I doubt anyone will be beating Milan's offer of a 5 year deal (for a 28 year old! ) of 12 million euros a year!!! That's a 50% increase on his current 8 million euros a year at Barça. Though of course I'm not sure of the tax and image rights situation. Still a massive amount.

kas wrote:

Red n' Black wrote:
“Ronaldinho wants to come to Milan, that is clear. First of all because this club is the world champion, secondly as there are so many Brazilians and third everyone knows how well we treat our athletes.

“Perhaps we pay a little less than other sides, but we give them a lot more glory.”

The dig was at the other teams vying for Ronaldinho’s signature, as the Barcelona star is also a target for Inter, Chelsea and Manchester City.

Somehow I doubt anyone will be beating Milan's offer of a 5 year deal (for a 28 year old! ) of 12 million euros a year!!! That's a 50% increase on his current 8 million euros a year at Barça. Though of course I'm not sure of the tax and image rights situation. Still a massive amount.

I think his base salary is less than Kaka's, but we're offering him his image rights.

Do you think you will sell Henry this summer?

I don't know tbh. We already will have a lot of players going from all areas of the squad, so Henry leaving will mean yet another player has to be brought in. Performances-wise, he deserves at least another season to show if he can adapt to the team.

And financially, I highly doubt we'll recover even half of the money we paid. Let's face it, he won't really go to any of the mid-table English sides whose sugar daddys will be willing to fund his transfer fee. The only other option is the MLS, where apparently the new "franchise" Seattle, as well as the Red Bull funded New York team, are both interested in him. Yet I see them concentrating more on offering him big wages rather than giving us a reasonable transfer fee.

So in summary, no, I don't think we'll sell him this summer, barring some surprising situation like Arsenal taking him back.

FREY, BARZAGLI, ZAMBROTTA, VARGAS, MOUTINHO, MARESCA, TONI/AMAURI

I'd also like us to test Udinese by putting in an offer for Zapata or Felipe.

Pirlo wrote:FREY, BARZAGLI, ZAMBROTTA, VARGAS, MOUTINHO, MARESCA, TONI/AMAURI

I'd also like us to test Udinese by putting in an offer for Zapata or Felipe.

I wonder how much those players would cost.

Fredy 20 million, Barzaglli 10-15 million, Zambrotta, 8 million, Don't know about Vargas, Mountinho, 15-25 million, Marcesa 5-9 million, Toni ( will not get ) Amauri, 18 million.

Used Euro as currency.

Is that Maresca of Sevilla? He's a decent player but whose form is quite erratic. Isn't good enough to start at Sevilla, and I can't see him improving Milan. Not sure Moutinho is what Milan need either, think Veloso would be better suited.

The Easter Bunny wrote:

Pirlo wrote:FREY, BARZAGLI, ZAMBROTTA, VARGAS, MOUTINHO, MARESCA, TONI/AMAURI

I'd also like us to test Udinese by putting in an offer for Zapata or Felipe.

I wonder how much those players would cost.

Fredy 20 million, Barzaglli 10-15 million, Zambrotta, 8 million, Don't know about Vargas, Mountinho, 15-25 million, Marcesa 5-9 million, Toni ( will not get ) Amauri, 18 million.

Used Euro as currency.

I doubt we'll get any of them, Frey and Zambrotta probably the only two, we have an appalling relationship with Palermo and Zamparini so no chance of Barzagli and Amauri who will probably both go to Juventus. Roma seem to be in prime position of preference for Vargas according to his agent, Toni has stated he will not leave Bayern,

Most likely Frey, Zambrotta, Ronaldinho, Shevchenko and Drogba and hopefully some top defenders.

Still, nice thinking of what could be.

Gomes is so underrated. Even fucking Boruc (who is class) gets rated higher.

Is this what has come of the Eredisie.

Calidad wrote:Is that Maresca of Sevilla? He's a decent player but whose form is quite erratic. Isn't good enough to start at Sevilla, and I can't see him improving Milan. Not sure Moutinho is what Milan need either, think Veloso would be better suited.

he would be a decent enough backup for Pirlo, which Milan have desperately needed since Vogel left.

SPORT suggests that the "powerful striker" you are supposedly going to sign, may be van Nistelrooy?

Maldini's AC Milan Career over?

Milan’s Paolo Maldini has picked up an injury in training, which may end the veteran stopper’s season and bring the curtain down on his career.

The Rossoneri need all the experience they can get with just five games left to turn their season around.

However, it seems that 39-year-old stopper Maldini could be watching the remainder of the campaign from the stands.

The Diavolo legend damaged his left thigh during yesterday’s training session and early tests show that the damage could be reasonably extensive.

There are fears that the problem could be enough to rule Maldini out of any of Milan’s remaining matches.

Should Maldini stand by his previous decision to hang up his boots at the end of the season, he may have played his final game in a glorious career.

A homegrown talent, Maldini came through the Milan youth ranks and made his Serie A debut at just 16 back in January 1985.

He has since made 617 appearances for the club and has played more games in the top flight than any other active player.

I didn't know Kaka's younger brother was also at Milan. Is he any good?

Absolutely Cr@p

Calidad wrote:I didn't know Kaka's younger brother was also at Milan. Is he any good?

Calidad wrote:I didn't know Kaka's younger brother was also at Milan. Is he any good?

Digao's $h!t, but it's one of those things certain clubs do to entice a player to they're club. Another example would be David Silva whose dad is head of security at Valencia.

Bojan's dad is a scout as FCB...

And Giovani little brother is also at the club.. (not Cr@p but certainly not going to make the first team)

Galliani:

“We’re satisfied for what we did today, but with some normal regrets. When Milan can use all of its attackers, we have a devastating force. I continue to think that with all of our effective players available, Milan is competitive. Today we have played a very good game, it didn’t even seem to be at San Siro, but away from home. Our attackers scored, with them, with Ronaldo and Gilardino at the start of the year we thought we could do great things; Kaka and Inzaghi are the same of Athens, Monetcarlo and Yokohama. And then Pato, our great purchase today scored a great goal with a header. But he does score like this; it reminded me of the goal scored at Kiev in his debut friendly game. A soft header to lob the goalkeeper; he has always the right tempo to do these things. And then during the week I said I saw Cafu doing well and he confirmed my thought with a great game. In other words I continue to repeat that we have great champions and after all on the transfer market we don’t move badly. Unfortunately when things go badly, only the mistakes are remembered: the win has 100 fathers, the defeat is an orphan.”

I hate Fester so much. Mainly because of the fact that he is clearly not a moron and not even he believes the things he says but on the other hand it is blatantly obvious that he is desperately trying to take the fans for a ride at every opportunity and also justify poor transfer campaigns.

Do everyone a favour and get the hell out Galliani, nobody's gonna miss your endless moaning, lies and propaganda. Cheers

Ronaldinho's move to AC Milan could be in jeopardy as the Italian club have failed to agree a transfer fee with Barcelona during preliminary talks.

The 28-year-old Brazilian playmaker, who has been linked to Manchester City, has agreed personal terms with Milan.

However, the European champions' chief executive Adriano Galliani told Sky Italia: "We had a conference call. The figures haven't fallen into place.

"Maybe Ronaldinho won't come and a main striker arrives."

Former world player of the year Ronaldinho has had a difficult season at the Nou Camp.

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Fiorentina goalkeeper Sebastien Frey is still considering a summer move to Milan, but is yet to receive an offer from the Rossoneri.

The 'keeper's agent Giovanni Branchini confirmed that no bids have come in for the French international, but did verify reports that the Viola are looking at alternatives.

“We have not received any proposals for Frey, nor have we any stipulation to sell the player,” explained Branchini.

“In any case, we are at issue with Fiorentina for investing resources into other goalkeepers.”

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“Rino is a Rossonero through and through like few others. We will meet with the club soon, but I believe it is Gennaro's true intention to remain at Milan.

You lot have to dreaming if you think you are getting both Dinho and Zambrotta for 30 million... offer 45 and we can start talking

Oleguerisntthatbad wrote:You lot have to dreaming if you think you are getting both Dinho and Zambrotta for 30 million... offer 45 and we can start talking

But Barca arent good at selling. if barca really wants to get rid of these players and it seems they do then why not.

Yeah! New interview from Galliani:

"Concerning Ronaldinho the situation remains the same as yesterday. I don't know if it will go through. We only do business if we consider the conditions appropriate: if this is the case then good, otherwise we'll change our objective. Ronaldinho is wanted by other teams and not only Inter. I've been doing the market for many years and there's nothing new or strange.
Shevchenko? We are still in April, we cannot talk about the market from January to September.

We still believe we can reach the fourth place, but the only way is if we win all our remaining games, then a lot will depend on what Fiorentina do. Yesterday we played a good match. There's some regret due to the injuries that occurred to Kaká, Pato, Inzaghi, which blocked us in a difficult moment of the season.

The balance of the season is still anything but disappointing. The past season saw us win a European Supercup and a Club World Cup, which is more than any other club in Europe managed to do. It was also the season that brought us on top of the World and made us become the most title-winning club in the world, the club that won the most in these last twenty years."

He just never stops! I am seriously laughing my ass out btw, how can I be angry anymore? The guy is pure comedy. He doesn't even wanna concede the fact that this was a bad season, on the contrary he keeps repeating that it has actually been a successful one! Gotta admire the fighting spirit in this one, he just NEVER gives up!

So we are getting Flamini THAT'S GREAT NEWS.

YOUNG PLAYERS

But we need more, comon on Berlu

Milan want Sheva for free



Milan only want to sign Andriy Shevchenko from Chelsea if the striker is available on loan for free.

The Ukraine international has failed to make his mark in the Premier League after moving to Stamford Bridge for £30million from the Rossoneri in summer 2006.


But despite the money spent to bring him to West London, Shevchenko's agent Fabio Parisi has admitted that Chelsea cannot expect anything if the striker returns to Giuseppe Meazza.

Deal


Parisi said: "(Milan vice-president Adriano) Galliani has always been very clear when stating that the deal can only be done if Chelsea allow Milan to have the player as a free loan.


"If Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will give his okay then I think the deal could be done."


Milan are looking to bring in new faces this summer after a below-par season domestically and in the UEFA Champions League.


They are also keen on Ronaldinho, but have hit out at Barcelona over their asking price for the gifted Brazilian.


http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11854_3469792,00.html

Hummm, for free I may receive him

The Milanisti are definately on crack. 20 million for Ronnie & Zambrotta and now Sheva for free