AC Milan News Update 15.09.2009

Andrea Pirlo important task during a visit to the Velodrome Milan, Olympique Marseille cage tomorrow. By coach Leonardo, Pirlo is expected to be a player who brings an important influence for the team.

"It is possible the return Pirlo will take the spirit of the other players on the team again," said Leonardo told Reuters.

"He is a mainstay in our game. He can play in various positions in the field," he added.

Previously, Leonardo kept Pirlo in action during the weekend hosted Livorno. 31-year-old player had just entered the middle game, but failed to provide positive change in the final result.

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AC Milan News Update

Milan - AC Milan's appearance after the abandonment of their mainstay still not stable. Still, charm Rossoneri in the Champions League is still bright.

AC Milan this season is no longer reinforced peracik Carlo Ancelotti's strategy, Paolo Maldini the leader in the field, and Kaka's life game.

Under coach Leonardo, Milan started a new era. How neo-Milan performance so far? In domestic competition, still not stable.

Of the three league match in Italy, 'Red-Black' picking one draw, one win, and once lost. Two goals disarangkan the opponent's goal, while the five goals they suffered.

In the middle of the journey, the ripples problems began to emerge. Ronaldinho is expected to become the backbone of post-departure Kaka, was not satisfactory.

"We performed better in the second round after Andrea Pirlo and Filippo Inzaghi in," he said vice-president Adriano Galliani was launched by Football Italia, Milan Actual analyzing action, against Livorno last weekend. There are also signed to replace Ronaldinho Pirlo.

"If Ronaldinho is in the best shape, really shows a desire to play and behave properly, he will be an important element in this team," said coach Leonardo.

Today, the Champions League was waiting Milan. Il Diavolo Rosso is a group of star-studded team Real Madrid, Marseille, and FC Zurich.

Although the performance was still solid, but the charm of Milan as pengkoleksi seven championships at the highest caste competition European Club is still bright.

"Milan is still Milan, despite reaching less than satisfactory results in the last couple of action. Pato, Ronaldinho, Pirlo, Huntelaar, Ambrosini, Zambrotta, Flamini, Jankulovski, they are all international-class players. Milan is a great team with great players," said Marseille coach assessment , Didier Deschamps as quoted from the official club website.

AC Milan News Update

Milan Midfielder Seedorf Buys An Italian Football Club - Report

According to reports, Seedorf's business company is about to take over an Italian football club...

18 Jun 2009 12:50:17

Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf has taken over AC Monza Calcio who play in Italy's third tier, according to Sportmediaset.it

The report suggests Seedorf has bought a 51 percent stake in the club through his business investment company ON International. The other 49 percent will head to Reply S.p.A which is headed up by Salvo Zangari, but has former Inter defender Giuseppe Bergomi on the books.

The report suggests negotiations have been on-going with the club's outgoing president Giambattista Begnini who has been at the helm for the past five years.

Although there has not been an official comment from the club or Seedorf, ON chief executive Massimiliano Rossi has revealed neither his company nor Reply S.p.A are the official owners of Monza yet, claiming a bigger conglomerate of high-powered investors will represent the club.

"Neither ON International or Reply S.p.A can be indicated as the new owners of Monza. Instead a bigger group of investors will take control. Everything will be revealed on June 26," Rossi told Il Giorno.

Voices claim Seedorf will be behind the eventual change of Monza's proprietors.

AC Milan News Update

Milan Keen On Real Madrid's Trio Of Sneijder, Van der Vaart & Robben – Report

The Rossoneri are expecting Perez to return the Kaka favour by allowing Milan some leeway for a number of players...

17 Jun 2009 09:55:02

Milan are ready to show their hand to Real Madrid for Arjen Robben, Wesley Sneijder and Rafael van der Vaart, according to Il Corriere Dello Sport.

It is reported that Florentino Perez owes Milan chief Adriano Galliani a favour following the Kaka deal between the clubs, which saw the Brazilian move to the Bernabeu as Perez's first signing of the new Galactico era. The Rossoneri are now looking for some strong wingers to fit new coach Leonardo's proposed 4-3-3 tactical system and Perez may be able to help.

Reports in Spain have suggested up to nine players will be shown the door by Perez, and Milan are keen on the Dutch gang. Robben is admired by Leonardo, who wants a skilful wide man to supply pace and crosses from the left, and fellow Netherlands internationals Sneijder and Van der Vaart are also considered options for the San Siro side.

Galliani is a good friend of Perez, and whispers claim the men have an agreement in place in order to trade players that interest Milan.

AC Milan News Update

No Bids From Manchester United Or Milan For Valdes - Agent

Barcelona may not be ready to pay what Victor Valdes wants, but nor have there been any offers from clubs that are...

17 Jun 2009 11:41:06

Victor Valdes has not received an offer from either Manchester United or AC Milan and does not expect to hear anything while he is still under contract with Barcelona, according to his agent.

The Catalan custodian's negotiations over a new deal with the Blaugrana have started earning headlines as there has reportedly been a breakdown because the club will not meet his demands.

With one story suggesting Valdes wants €9 million-per-year, he has been linked with a move away fro Camp Nou this summer and both the Red Devils and Rossoneri are said to be watching.

Valdes' agent still believes that a deal could be reached with Barcelona and hopes that the focus remains on resuming talks rather than the search for a new a keeper.

"We have no offer and doubt we are going to hear from them, because Victor still has a year's contract and belongs to Barcelona," Gines Carvajal is quoted as saying by Sport.

"We do not want anyone to feel that they could disturb us from our intention to renew with Barcelona."

With Valdes not signing a new contract, rumours have linked Barcelona with several goalkeepers including Liverpool's Pepe Reina and Real Valladolid's Sergio Asenjo.

AC Milan News Update

Massimo Oddo Encouraged By AC Milan Return

The veteran defender is likely to stay at the San Siro this season and is confident he can be of use to new coach Leonardo...

16 Jun 2009 22:00:54

It looks like Massimo Oddo will remain at Milan this coming season, despite rumours floating around that the player would be returning to Lazio. The right-back is hopeful he will make an impact for the side, even if many suggest he will be behind Gianluca Zambrotta in the pecking order.

"I am encouraged to do well," the defender told Milan Channel on Tuesday evening.

"I'm back to play my cards right in this 'new' Milan and we'll see what happens."

The ex-Napoli player revealed why he made the decision to leave Milan on-loan to Bayern Munich during the summer of 2008. "I left because I was not feeling an environment of confidence," he explained, referring to former coach Carlo Ancelotti lack of faith in him.

The 33-year-old joined the Rossoneri in 2007 and contributed to their Champions League victory that season, but he hit a patch of poor form in the next campaign and was subsequently loaned to the Bavarians.

The most successful spell in his career was perhaps a five-year stint at Lazio, where he made over 130 appearances in Serie A.

AC Milan News Update

Begiristain: Messi Has Become The Best Because Ronaldinho & Deco Left Barcelona

The Blaugrana technical director has found the perfect justification for the harsh dismissals of Ronaldinho and Deco last summer…

17 Jun 2009 07:56:40

Barcelona's technical director, Txiki Begiristain, has come out to defend the club's brave decision to give Ronaldinho and Deco the boot last year following a disastrous campaign, a move that has since paid handsome dividends.

“It was a necessary move because the coach had to work with a proper team and an appropriate squad,” he said during an interview with Barca’s official magazine.

“We thought that it would be too risky to continue with the same players and it wasn’t worth the gamble.

“Besides with the departures, we gave the dressing room a massive shake-up, we freed up space in the squad, we modified some roles and redefined a few others.

“If Lionel Messi is number one today, it is partly because they relinquished their place and that allowed him to take over.”

Txiki then went on to analyse why and how Barca have won plaudits all over the world for their unmistakable style of football, based on the 4-3-3 formation that was pioneered by a certain Dutch master 20 years ago.

“[Johan] Cruyff outlined a system which became the ‘Dream Team’. [Frank] Rijkaard then made it evolve when he adapted the style to today’s game, especially from a physical aspect, and he gave the team a new character,” he theorised.

“Now, what we’re seeing is that Pep Guardiola has continued to evolve Rijkaard’s style. The group work differently, with much more complexity. The other big adjustment is that the team is based on the freedom of the players.

“Pep is the first off-spring of the ‘Dream Team’ and he has made us even more effective.”

AC Milan News Update

Aly Cissokho Move To Milan May Collapse Due To Failed Medical

Sky Sport Italia are reporting that a problem with the Frenchman's teeth may see the move fall through...

17 Jun 2009 12:10:02

Milan face the very real possibility of sending Aly Cissokho back to Porto and scrapping the move for him following a problem which has emerged regarding his teeth, according to Sky Sport Italia.

The Rossoneri were due to announce the conclusion of the deal for the stopper on Tuesday, but club doctor Jean-Pierre Meersseman has requested a further medical after what should have been his final examination revealed new concerns over the player's teeth.

The report suggests Cissokoho will have another medical at Milan Lab later this afternoon and it is here where a final decision will be made as to whether he joins the club or not.

Vice president Adriano Galliani is expected to be present at the medical and an official announcement is expected to arrive within the next few hours. Cissokho's entourage are also in Milan and they are concerned.

Massimo Ambrosini's agent was set to meet Galliani today over the midfielder's future, but that move has slipped following the Cissokho drama.

Update 14:10CET: Cissokho has had his extra medical exam at Milan Lab and he has left for his summer holiday's in Senegal. Galliani is set to meet the player's agent within the next hour in order to define the status of the transfer in terms of whether it goes through or not. The club have not confirmed the emerging details from Sky Sport Italia just yet though.

Milan News update 31 May 2009

Real Madrid And Milan Reach Kaka Deal - Report

Kaka is all set to play his last match for AC Milan, with a move to the Bernabeu almost sealed...

31 May 2009 07:46:15

Tonight's game against Fiorentina will be Kaka's last in a Milan shirt, as the club have reached an agreement with Real Madrid, according to reports.

According to AS, Real Madrid are poised to sign Kaka for €60 million.

The deal was agreed on May 16, but Milan's executive director Adriano Galliani requested that it not be made public until now, so that the Brazilian could concentrate on the end of the season for the Rossoneri, who are still not sure of an automatic Champions League spot.

It is believed that Kaka will sign a five year contract with wages of around €9,120,000 per year. In addition, 50% of his image rights will go to Real Madrid.

The transfer fee will go a long way towards helping Milan pay off their considerable debts.

Milan News update 31 May 2009

Carlo Ancelotti Will Not Join Chelsea - Marcel Desailly

The Frenchman, who played for both clubs during his career, does not feel Ancelotti will move from Milan to Chelsea...

26 May 2009 13:39:53

Former Milan and Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly doubts that Carlo Ancelotti will join the Stamford Bridge-based club at the end of the season.

Ancelotti is being tipped as the favourite to replace interim manager Guus Hiddink when he goes back to duties with the Russian national team. Reports have been rife with speculation ever since the coach met with Roman Abramovich last summer.

The coach still has a year left on his current deal, and he admitted that the answer to his future will emerge on Monday.

Desailly won the 1994 Champions League trophy with Milan, before joining Chelsea four years later. The Frenchman believes a number of factors, including Ancelotti's limited grasp of English, does not make him the ideal candidate.

"I don't think Ancelotti will go to Chelsea," Desailly told Sky Sport Italia.

"I think AC Milan will qualify for the Champions League next year and I am not really sure he has the desire to come to Chelsea.

"He does not speak the language for a start, which is an obvious drawback."

News Update

Ancelotti To Bring In Arsenal's Adebayor As Drogba Replacement At Chelsea - Report

Carlo Ancelotti has told the Blues he will become manager this summer and wants the Gunners forward to replace the outgoing Ivorian...

14 May 2009 07:36:31

According to a report in the British tabloid The Daily Mirror, Chelsea have identified Arsenal's Emmanuel Adebayor as the ideal replacement for Didier Drogba at the end of the season.

Apparently, the Blues have decided to sell Drogba this summer as a result of his rant at Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo after they were knocked out of the Champions League semi-final by Barcelona.

UEFA are expected to announce whether they will punish the Ivory Coast international on Friday, and it is thought that the west London club will also fine him.

Although the 31-year-old is set to become a free agent in 2010, it is claimed that Chelsea will ask for a fee in the region of €11.1 million (£10m) to sign him this summer.

It is suggested that Milan head coach Carlo Ancelotti has assured the Pensioners' owner, Roman Abramovich, that he will take over from Guus Hiddink, and that he would like Adebayor to replace Drogba.

The Togo international has not enjoyed as prolific a season for the Gunners this year, scoring 16 goals in 37 appearances, compared to 30 goals in 48 matched throughout the 2007-08 campaign.

The 25-year-old 6ft 3in striker has also been linked with a move to Milan previously, so it may be that Ancelotti could land his long-term target as Chelsea boss.

News Update

Carlo Ancelotti Wants To Take Aston Villa's Ashley Young To Chelsea – Report

Blues owner Roman Abramovich has promised to give the Milan head coach the funds required to land the winger should he take over at Stamford Bridge this summer...

14 May 2009 09:12:56

According to a report in the British tabloid The Sun, Milan head coach Carlo Ancelotti has identified Aston Villa's Ashley Young as a top target should he become Chelsea manager at the end of the season.

Rumours are abound that the Italian tactician will be Guus Hiddink’s successor at Stamford Bridge, with reports in Italy suggesting that he could confirm as much this weekend.

It is claimed that if Ancelotti becomes Blues boss, he would like to add more width and pace to the squad, which is why he is looking at Young.

Apparently, Chelsea's billionaire owner, Roman Abramovich, has promised the former two-time Serie A Coach of the Year as much as £30 million for a marquee signing.

The Villans paid Watford £9.75m to land four-time capped England international Young in 2007. It is thought that he will now command at least double that fee.

However, should the west London outfit fail to land the 23-year-old, Russia international Yuri Zhirkov has been recommended by interim manager Guus Hiddink, while Ancelotti is also said to have his eye on Genoa forward Diego Milito.

Meanwhile, Florent Malouda and Salomon Kalou could be on their way out of Chelsea this summer in order to raise funds and make room for fresh faces.

News Update

Dynamo Kiev Open The Door To Andriy Shevchenko

Dynamo Kiev president Igor Surkis has offered Andriy Shevchenko a fresh start in the Ukraine.

13 May 2009 21:59:00

Despite expressing a desire to stay with AC Milan, the Chelsea owned striker looks set to part ways with the Rossoneri due to a complete lack of league goals this season.

One team who have expressed interest in the 32-year-old is Dynamo Kiev and club president Igor Surkis affirmed that there is always a place for the striker at the Ukranian club.

"For a footballer like him, the doors of Dynamo are always open," began Surkis, quoted by the Mail.

"If Andriy wants to continue playing top level football we'll give him this opportunity."

The offer of moving back to his old club, and indeed, his country of birth, may be of interest to the once great hitman, but the Dynamo president thinks that his decision may be hampered by his wife, American model Kristen Pazik.

"It's very important too that his own desire coincides with that of his family. His wife may be not so keen on moving to Ukraine," he went on.

Shevchenko has voiced frustrations of his own with regards to his future, claiming that, due to being on loan from Chelsea at the moment, it is in the hands of the Blues' head honcho.

"If you want to know about my future you better ask Roman Abramovich about it," vented 'Sheva'.

News Update

Spanish Press Convinced Milan Ace Kaka Dreams Of Joining Real Madrid

With the CR7 transfer soap opera now dead and buried, the Madrid-based press have wasted no time in moving to their next big saga…

6 May 2009 05:51:13

Early on Monday, a bombshell dropped in Milan when a report in Spanish daily AS claimed that Kaka’s agent and father, Bosco Leite, had announced that the playmaker will be joining Real Madrid in the summer.

But a day later, Leite moved quickly to quash those rumours as he vehemently denied that he made any mention of his son moving to the Spanish capital. However, that has not stopped the Madrid-based paper from reigniting the speculation.

According to AS, it was Kaka’s trusted associates who told him not to sign anything from Manchester City in the January transfer window, as they had learned that Florentino Perez would run for Madrid’s presidential elections and start a new exciting project at the Bernabeu.

Now, the Spanish sports journal has reported that Kaka told his close friends, “My dream is to play in Real Madrid and I hope Florentino and [Silvio] Berlusconi can reach an agreement as soon as possible.”

Perez will officially announce his candidacy on May 14 and he is expected to give a glimpse of his much-anticipated transfer plans.

News Update

Milan Join Inter In Diego Milito Race – Report

Milan are planning to flex their muscles and fight Inter for Milito...

6 May 2009 09:55:01

Milan are planning a move for Genoa striker Diego Milito, attempting to hijack Inter's plans to sign him, according to reports.

Sportmediaset claims the Rossoneri are monitoring the striker in case they miss out on Arsenal's Emmanuel Adebayor. The report suggests sources close to the Milanese club have revealed the directors are intent on raiding the Stadio Marassi ahead of bitter city rivals Inter, who are also after the striker.

Milan are looking to insert Marco Borriello, who played for Genoa last year, as part of the deal to land Milito. However, voices in the port city imply that president Enrico Preziosi wants a cash deal of €27 million in order to part company with their man.

'El Principe' has scored 19 goals this term for his side and he has attracted interest from several clubs. However, landing the hitman will be tough as Preziosi is playing hardball over his star man. The president has made it clear that he will be keeping Milito if his side qualify for the Champions League.

Genoa are currently one point behind fourth place Fiorentina with four matches to go.

Milan News

Kaka Will Play For Real Madrid Next Season – Agent

Real Madrid's major reconstruction plans have been given a boost after it was revealed that their main target looks set to join them...

4 May 2009 09:16:20

Kaka patiently awaits questions from journalists during the 2008 FIFA World Player Gala in Zurich (PA)

Kaka's father and agent has stated that the Milan superstar will play for Real Madrid next season amid rumours that Florentino Perez will make him his main signing.

Bosco Leita has told the media that he expects his son to be wearing the all white of the Spanish giants after speculation increased about what Kaka’s next move would be.

Although the Milan hierarchy continue to state that they want to keep their best players, it was the willingness to sell to Manchester City that sparked Kaka's interest in leaving, according to AS.

"Kaka will play with the Real Madrid of Florentino Perez," his father and agent Bosco Leite is quoted as stating.

Now Perez is set to hold further talks with the Rossoneri vice-president Adriano Galliani and owner Silvio Berlusconi, two men with whom he has a good relationship.

One stumbling block to the move is said to be the €60 million asking price and the would-be Madrid president is hoping to lower that by at least €10 million.

Several other familiar targets are also mentioned, with Cristiano Ronaldo still on los Merengues' list. Xabi Alonso, David Villa and David Silva remain objectives, but it is now recognised that Franck Ribery may be out of reach after he told reporters that he would prefer to go to Barcelona.

Perez has yet to officially announce that he will stand in the summer presidential elections but he is expected to so next week now that Madrid's chances in the title race have diminished.

Kaka The Only Player I'd Pay To Watch - Frank Lampard

Kaka has a big fan in Frank Lampard...

Frank Lampard has paid AC Milan's Brazilian phenom Kaka the ultimate compliment by declaring him to be the only player that he would part with his hard-earned cash to watch

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While the debate over who the best player on the planet is between Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi shows no signs of abating, there is no question in the mind of Chelsea's star midfielder.

Lampard told News of the World, “You get to play with and against the very best when you play for Chelsea, but Kaka is the only player in the world I would pay money to watch. Some of the things I have seen him do on the pitch amaze me.

“He has the lot — fantastic skill, pace, vision, great passing and he scores goals. As a midfield player you are lucky if you have three of those attributes.

“For me, he is the best player in the world and he’ll probably go down as one of the best ever. I’ve admired him for years. I look at a player like that and see if I can learn anything from him.

“And when a player enjoys watching another professional you know they are something special.”

Lampard would have had the pleasure of lining up against Kaka more regularly had Manchester City managed to pull off a €100 million transfer coup in January.

Harry Redknapp: I’d Love Tottenham To Sign David Beckham

'Arry is a big fan of Becks and would be thrilled to see him return to England.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that he would love to bring David Beckham to the club.

Beckham, who is enjoying something of a renaissance in Italy with AC Milan, recently agreed a deal that will see him finish this season in Serie A before returning to LA Galaxy in June.

The England international is then expected to return to Milan in January but Redknapp has admitted that if ever Beckham became available he would be eager to sign him.

“I'm a massive fan of Beckham,” he told the Sunday Mirror.

“He's fantastic footballer and a great role model. I would take him on loan for sure.”

Whether Beckham could ever be tempted to move to White Hart Lane is another matter of course.

Although he grew up in London, the midfielder spent 10 years at Manchester United and has previously admitted he would find it difficult playing for another English club.

Yet this does not appear to have dissuaded Redknapp, who insisted the 33-year-old would be a valuable loan signing.

He said, “He's in great nick and still arguably one of the best crossers of the ball in the game.

“I think any club would take a look at him. He would be a fantastic loan signing.”

The Tottenham boss, whose side take on Aston Villa in the Premier League today, also insisted he had no intention of retiring, despite recently celebrating his 62nd birthday.

"I'll stay managing until I am 75. Why? Because I need the money!” Redknapp joked.

“Seriously, I don't know what I would do without football.

“I can't wait to get out on that training ground with the players in the morning. I just love it.”

Milan Boss Carlo Ancelotti Gloats At Jose Mourinho’s European Fiasco

The Rossoneri tactician has confirmed Mourinho’s worst fears; many Italians are delighted that Inter have been eliminated from the Champions League..

Inter crashed out of the Champions League at the hands of Manchester United on Wednesday and Jose Mourinho, instead of focussing on his team’s shortcomings, launched yet another attack on Italian football after the match, claiming that the entire country would be pleased with their elimination.

“If he is really certain of this, he should ask himself why the whole of Italy would be happy with their exit,” Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti told the Corriere della Sera.

“However, there is no doubt that some people were indeed glad, it’s only normal… The same thing happened when Milan were knocked out of the Champions League.

“It’s expected, even though there is not much sportsmanship in there.”

Italian sides have once again flopped in Europe’s premier club competition this term. Milan vice president Adriano Galliani warned yesterday that the economic crisis has severely hit Serie A’s elite and the gap to foreign clubs could get even bigger.

“I don’t know about that,” mused ‘Carletto’. “I think that the ties were somewhat balanced but the English teams are indeed showing something more than us and not just from an economic point of view.

“For example, Manchester [United] are a young side that are built to last for a long time. If they win the Champions League, I will personally give [Sir Alex] Ferguson a crate of Guidalberto, an excellent Tuscan wine…”

Ancelotti gave the United manager a bottle of wine after Milan triumphed 3-0 in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final in 2007.