07-09-2016, 07:00 PM
It is quite reminiscent of the Kondogbia situation, though it would really surprise me if lightning did actually strike twice. That Kondogbia situation isn't something you see often and I think it was a bit of a freak episode.
If for whatever reason Pjaca does choose Juve over us, I think the club really needs to take a look at itself. Firstly, questions would need to be raised about Galliani (not to say they shouldn't be for numerous reasons anyway). You can't have players in hand only to lose them at the finish line, it's pretty much disastrous for the club's image, never mind obviously losing out on targets. However, the club would need to take steps to make itself an irresistible destination for players. In the past Milan was a name that players would dream of playing for, not only that, but one which if they came knocking, you automatically say "yes". If the club has ambitions to return to the top, they must get that "aura" back. It's like a club like Real, they may go through difficult years, but they always seem like the pinnacle for players to reach. I think the Pjaca deal is actually quite vital for this reason. What happened last summer with Kondogbia and Jackson Martinez was a massive hit in the club's image, regardless of sporting success. If Pjaca, another whose name is making headlines in the press, rejects Milan, I think at that point the club's image will be even more severely damaged. Should that happen, I think the club should go all out and try and get Berardi and act quickly to secure other big/key targets. Doing this would quickly move past the failure of Pjaca, but also it would effectively be a way of saying "f... you" to those who rejected us.
If for whatever reason Pjaca does choose Juve over us, I think the club really needs to take a look at itself. Firstly, questions would need to be raised about Galliani (not to say they shouldn't be for numerous reasons anyway). You can't have players in hand only to lose them at the finish line, it's pretty much disastrous for the club's image, never mind obviously losing out on targets. However, the club would need to take steps to make itself an irresistible destination for players. In the past Milan was a name that players would dream of playing for, not only that, but one which if they came knocking, you automatically say "yes". If the club has ambitions to return to the top, they must get that "aura" back. It's like a club like Real, they may go through difficult years, but they always seem like the pinnacle for players to reach. I think the Pjaca deal is actually quite vital for this reason. What happened last summer with Kondogbia and Jackson Martinez was a massive hit in the club's image, regardless of sporting success. If Pjaca, another whose name is making headlines in the press, rejects Milan, I think at that point the club's image will be even more severely damaged. Should that happen, I think the club should go all out and try and get Berardi and act quickly to secure other big/key targets. Doing this would quickly move past the failure of Pjaca, but also it would effectively be a way of saying "f... you" to those who rejected us.