Flamini makes encouraging Milan debut
July 24, 2008
Following AC Milan’s 0-0 draw against Cremonese last evening, summer signing Mathieu Flamini is pleased with his debut. The Fenchman joined the Serie A outfit on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Emirates Stadium.
The 24-year-old has been tipped by many to be the signing of the summer and showed why he is thought of this way with a splendid performance in the heart of the Milan midfield. The underrated Frenchman stated that “Everything went the right way, on the pitch I did not have problems and I’m happy.” “It was just my first game with the Milan shirt and I hope it will be the first in a long line.
“During this week we had a difficult preparation and let’s hope to improve gradually.
“We will now have many games to play and the important thing is to prepare ourselves for the league.” AC Milan has had two disappointing seasons finishing fourth and fifth respectively but with this summer’s signings of Ronaldinho, Gianluca Zambrotta, Marco Borriello and Flamini; many are saying they stand a very good chance of winning the Scudetto.
Giovinco to be a Gunner
July 24, 2008
Sebastian Giovinco’s agent has hinted that the player may leave Juventus for Arsenal if there is no increase in his salary. The 21 year old is regarded as one the brightest young prospects in Europe and is seen as the new generation of players for Juventus.
The Italian Under 21 international began having problems with the Bianconeri with regards to a new contract with saw Giovinco demanding an improved pay package, however the club is only willing to pay the player is disgracefully low €500,000 per year.
With a number of Premiership clubs stating their interest in the creative midfielder; Arsenal has taken the lead in the race for his signature. The player’s agent stated that his client does not want to leave for a club like Arsenal but stated that Juventus must be more generous in their compensation of the player’s services.
Juventus fans protested earlier this week against the selling of Giovinco; following reports in the press suggesting a possible swap deal with Arsenal involving Robin Van Persie.
Ronaldinho gets number 80 shirt
July 21, 2008
After a fracas with new teammate Clarence Seedorf over the number 10 shirt and fellow Brazilian Leonardo’s failure to convince the Dutch international to relinquish his number 10 shirt; new Milan idol Ronaldinho has settled for a less than conventional squad number.
Seedorf was reported as saying that Ronaldinho is not needed at the club and the Dutch veteran is not willing to give up the number he has played in for most of his Milan career and this has sparked the first murmurs of unrest in the Milan camp but instead of taking the vacant number 11 shirt that was left by the departure of Alberto Gillardino to Fiorentina; the Brazilian maestro has gone for the unconventional number 80.
The rationale behind the choice for the number is the fact that Ronaldinho, or little Ronaldo, was born in 1980.
Inter set to launch a bid for Eto’o
July 19, 2008
According to reports Inter Milan could be set to launch a transfer bid for want away Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o. The Cameroonian hitman, who has scored 89 goals in just 136 games during his time at Barca, finds himself out of coach Guardiola’s plans for the La Liga team and is adamant about leaving the club to take up a new challenge elsewhere.
The striker who has been looking highly likely to leave the Nou Camp all summer is expected back in Barcelona today to discuss his future with club officials but with only Mancini signing so far for the Nerazzurri, club president Massimo Moratti could easily finance the deal, and indeed is looking to make a big name buy this summer.
Where will Eto’o be next season? Only he can know!
Inter to turn to Alonso as Lampard remains uncertain
July 19, 2008
Inter Milan are poised to turn their attentions to Liverpool’s midfielder Xabi Alonso as the proposed transfer of Chelsea’s Frank Lampard has come to a dead end. Even though the Chelsea midfielder has agreed to the terms with the Nerazzurri, which would see him linking up with former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho; Chelsea’s chief executive, Peter Kenyon, remains adamant that the England international will stay at the club for at least another season.
The situation with Chelsea and Lampard seems to be an ongoing saga and Mourinho’s urgent quest for a central midfielder has forced him to turn his attention to Liverpool’s Xavi Alonso.
Liverpool’s manager Rafa Benitez is currently working on a move for Aston Villa’s Gareth Barry, and the former Valencia head coach has made clear his intentions to allow Alonso to leave Anfield pending the acquisition of a replacement.
The Spanish international who won the Euros with Spain was slated to join Juventus but the deal reportedly fell through due to failure to agree on a fee.
Juventus and Inter fight for Aguilani
July 19, 2008
Reports coming out of Italy are that Juventus are set to beat Inter to the signature of Italy international Alberto Aquilani, who is looking increasingly likely to leave Roma following the breakdown in talks surrounding his contract.
It is reported that the youngster, who played for Italy at Euro 2008, has been asking for around €2.5m in wages per year, but the highest Roma have been willing to offer is €1.6m. With the attraction of clubs all over Europe and all of which have indicated that they will meet and surpass his asking price; the 24 year old seems destined to leave the Giallorossi,
Reports indicate that Juventus and Inter are now set for a straight fight for the 24-year-old. The Bianconeri had announced that they would be signing no more outfield players following the capture of Christian Poulsen, but they are prepared to reverse this decision for Aquilani.
Trezeguet considers a move to the Camp Nou
July 19, 2008
Former French international striker David Trezeguet is reportedly seriously considering a move to Camp Nou, this comes as shock as the Juventus striker earlier this summer was being pursued by Barcelona and replied by stating that he wishes to finish his career with the club and issued a formal thank you to the La Liga team for their interest in him.
The Juventus hitman was selected as a possible replacement for the Cameroonian international Samuel Eto’o but on the tenth anniversary of France’s World Cup victory, Trezeguet allegedly told Thierry Henry that joining Barça was a strong possibility after initial contacts with the club, asking the former Arsenal star about life in Catalonia.
Milan insists Kaka is not for sale
July 19, 2008
Despite reports that Brazilian midfielder and world player of the year Kaka was to be involved in a historical transfer to Chelsea, AC Milan’s director of communications, Vittoria Mentana, has insisted that Kaka is not for sale.
The Stamford Bridge based team has been interested in the player for a while now but over the last 24 hours speculations surrounding the player’s future at the San Siro was heightened as Chelsea tabled a mega bid for €100 million for the services of the Brazilian.
AC Milan has found themselves in some financial turmoil due to their failure to qualify for the Champions League last season, and vice president Adriano Galliani even alluded to the possibility of selling Kaka or Andrea Pirlo to alleviate the financial stress they are currently under, but insisted the club would not be forced into such a position.
The 26 year old midfielder is contracted with AC Milan until 2013 and wants to end his career at the club following the footsteps of club legend Paolo Maldini. Mentana stated categorically that “Kaka is absolutely not for sale.”
Drenthe may be loaned to Fiorentina
July 18, 2008
Fifa agent Ernesto Bronzetti thinks Real Madrid midfielder Royston Drenthe may be loaned to Fiorentina. With Fiorentina signing Stevan Jovetic, Felipe Melo, Alberto Gilardino, Gianluca Comotto, Juan Vargas, Andrade Jefferson, Marco Storari and today Luciano Zauri, the club has had an impressive transfer season indeed.
According to Fifa agent Ernesto Bronzetti the Viola are still interested in signing 21-year-old Dutch midfielder Royston Drenthe, who signed with Real Madrid last summer and stated “Drenthe could come to Italy, there are a number of clubs interested in him and one of these is Fiorentina.”
Fiorentina has been reportedly interested in the player since January and Bronzetti stated that “Madrid could decide to give him away on loan.”
“Ronaldinho a better choice than Adebayor” Galliani
July 18, 2008
Today Ronaldinho went through his first training session as a Milan player while Adriano Galliani explained his choice of the Brazilian midfield maestro over Arsenal’s striker Emmanuel Adebayor. Galliani stated that “It was wonderful to see 40,000 people at San Siro just to see Ronaldinho for a few minutes.”
“He is a player with great media impact, whereas Adebayor is not. These characters elevate the interest towards our League on behalf of the media, help fill the stadiums and certainly make the challenges more interesting.”
Arsenal refused to sell Adebayor after both clubs could not arrive at an amicable transfer fee for the Togolese striker and the Rossoneri opted for Ronaldinho at £18million.
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