Vieri leaving

[Graeme C]

there are rumours today that Vieri is going to be released? well i cant say that i havent been disapointed by vieri so far, if he wants to go, he can go......

Udinese look like they want to offload Iaquinta, he could be a good option for us, plus he is ownly 26.....

[devoted_dm]

Yeah it won't really bother me if Vieri leaves. I am a bit concerned about who should be brought in though. Maybe this is a good time to get Toni? ;)
Well, on a more serious note, we need a decent 4th striker now. Iaquinta would be a good choice. But honestly, we could have gotten Cassano for £3,5 million...

[Graeme C]

i think Vieri was supposed to be the 3rd choice striker at Milan, Iaquinta is more of a power striker like him, opposed to a player like Inzaghi......

Toni would be nice,but he will cost too much, plus i cant see fiorentina letting him go. Cassano is a bad boy, i think that is the reason we didnt sign him, gallani prob thinks he will disturb the carmness of the team

[GRE-NO-LI]

But honestly, we could have gotten Cassano for £3,5 million...

I agree with you... think about that makes me sick!

[GilAttack [11]]

there are rumours today that Vieri is going to be released? well i cant say that i havent been disapointed by vieri so far, if he wants to go, he can go......

Udinese look like they want to offload Iaquinta, he could be a good option for us, plus he is ownly 26.....

Not released, like making him a free agent. We are talking transfer here, and it would be a great move for us since Im sure we will get a new and serviceable striker.

[GRE-NO-LI]

Milan 'release' unhappy Vieri

Source: Football Italia

Milan transfer chief Adriano Galliani admits that Christian Vieri has requested a move to play first team football, which could take him to Spain or England.

“Vieri is very happy at Milan, but in a World Cup year he would like to play more regularly,” explained the Vice-President.

“He is torn and I understand his situation. In any case, this is an issue that will be decided over the next two to three days and will not drag on beyond that.”

The Italian international has barely made a mark since joining the Rossoneri in a shock free transfer from rivals Inter in the summer.

Locked out by the form of Andriy Shevchenko, Alberto Gilardino and the newly recovered Pippo Inzaghi, he has been mainly relegated to the bench.

A January transfer now looks likely and an overseas option is top of his list. While a return to Atletico Madrid, where he was top scorer with 24 goals in as many games in 1997, has been suggested, the most recent reports highlight a move to Tottenham.

“He is 33 years old and this will probably be his last World Cup, so he feels that he must safeguard that experience by playing more first team football,” added Galliani. “These are all perfectly understandable considerations.”

Other Premiership options for the centre-forward include Newcastle, Birmingham and Manchester City, though The Guardian claims that White Hart Lane is the key to his loan deal.

“I will only say that if Vieri does stay, then he’ll focus all his attention on doing well with Milan. All he needs is a little patience and a brace of goals to get the critics off his back, but any eventuality will be dealt with in a climate of friendship and understanding.”

Coach Carlo Ancelotti also hinted that a departure – albeit an amicable one – was on the cards.

“Nobody here has any intention of dumping Vieri,” assured the tactician. “I would be happy if he stayed, even if I cannot give any guarantees on more first team football.”

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Well, folks, it seems that Vieri is almost 'officialy' out... let's hope we can pick Torres, or at least someone like Iaquinta.

[Reza]

Him coming from Inter at his age and form was always gonna be one of those 'either it surprises big time or its a disaster' to me the same question remains...are we gonna get a guy with caliber thats gonna compete for Gila's 'spot' or be happy to sit on the bench?

[Graeme C]

imagine if we didnt sign Gilardino,scary stuff :devf:

just doing a quick rumour search, this one is funny- Possible exchange for Simone Inzaghi? (sports.it)

I think alot of fans hoped Vieri would Succeed at milan like Pirlo and Seedorf did, but yeah rezag i agree with u, it was either going to be hit or miss with Vieri.

If we did get another striker i dont think there would be a big problem. Sheva and Gilardino cant play every game anyway.

[K77SH C]

We do owe Vieri for one thing! His bad form has meant Gila has settles without much pressure.

[GRE-NO-LI]

Well, it's up to our board: now they have to show us their real intentions in make Milan succeed.

[hitmannq8]

best news ive read so far this transfer window..im happy, milan board are making the right decision..im hopeful we can get first option on Torres or something, but still our priority should be gettin a defender, but still im not too sure that vieri will be leaving..galliani said that he might leave, a decision will be made in 2 days..hope we can get a good replacement that is DIFFERENT to Gila and Inzaghi.. and i also want to mention how disappointed i am for not taking Cassano for $3.5 million.. FFS I WOULD HAVE TRANSFERED THAT MONEY TO GALLIANI TO BUY CASSANO!! ok jk but im sure milan fans who have that amount of money would do it :P

[Campari]

Corradi to replace Vieri?

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan8g.html

[GRE-NO-LI]

Corradi to replace Vieri?

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan8g.html

The report also points out that Amoroso could be heading to Milan... for Christ's sake, that is an atrocious choice!!! :scream: :scream: :scream:

[mrki]

i really hope we are not thinking about amoroso, we can take Weah back, he is better than amroso.....about vieri....im pleased to see him leaving us. its the right devision for him and milan. Corradi would be a good replacement, but Parma relies on him too much to sell him right now.

[GRE-NO-LI]

Corradi would be a good replacement, but Parma relies on him too much to sell him right now.

Yep, I can't see they offloading him now. I hope instead that we should be heading to get Torres or Iaquinta, let's prey! :u56:

[K77SH C]

Amoroso used to be a top player, what happened to him? Or is it just the one thing Galliani doesnt seem to realise, that he like every person on the planet doesnt stay the same age forever.

[GRE-NO-LI]

Amoroso used to be a top player, what happened to him? Or is it just the one thing Galliani doesnt seem to realise, that he like every person on the planet doesnt stay the same age forever.


That's the point, K77SH: people get older, it's sad, but true.

[Campari]

Amoroso used to be a top player, what happened to him?

He had a lot of angle injuries...

[GRE-NO-LI]

If he's not playing anymore at his best at São Paulo FC, why does he will be good for us? That's pure nonsense.

[mk18]

i was hoping for some1 more agile and more tricky with the ball ... cassano and di vaio both moved, howecome we didnt go after them?

[GRE-NO-LI]

Think about Cassano on Real Madrid makes me sick...

[zlatanov]

According to Gazzetta - they are quoting Galliani's words - there was a late meeting between Milan, a Monaco rep, Vieri, and Vieri's agent. Milan and Monaco have reportedly reached an agreement and all that's left is Vieri to agree terms with the Principality club.
Once the transfer is finalised, Milan is expected to announce the signing of Marcio Amoroso, who would come for free from Sao Paolo.

http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Squadre/Milan/Primo_Piano/2006/01_Gennaio/09/bobo.shtml

[mk18]

it says on channel4.com that we might get amoruso or bojinov.. id rather go for the latter

[prifess]

Vieri ruilt Milan voor Monaco
Willem Bruyndonx09-01-2006 Email dit artikel! Druk dit artikel af!
AC Milan en AS Monaco zijn zo goed als rond met de transfer van de Italiaanse spits Christian Vieri naar de Franse ploeg.

Vieri verlaat Milan. (foto photonews)
"We hebben over alles een akkoord met Monaco. Het akkoord is nog niet helemaal gesloten, maar we zijn er bijna", aldus vice-voorzitter Galliani.

Vieri vervoegde de vice-Europese kampioen deze zomer als vrije speler van Inter Milaan. Maar onder trainer Carlo Ancelotti kwam hij amper aan spelen toe. In zes maanden scoorde hij slechts twee doelpunten voor de rossoneri, één in het kampioenschap en één in de beker.

De 32-jarige spits wil meer aan spelen toekomen in de hoop alsnog een plaats af te dwingen in de Italiaanse kern voor het WK in Duitsland. Vieri scoorde voor Italië sinds zijn debuut in 1997 al 23 keer in 49 interlands.

Bij Monaco vindt hij zijn landgenoot Marco Di Vaio terug, de spits die onlangs van Valencia werd gehuurd. De Braziliaan Marcio Amoroso zou volgens La Gazzetta dello Sport door Milan worden aangetrokken als vervanger van Vieri. De 31-jarige spits van Sao Paulo speelde al in Italië (Udinese, Parma), Duitsland (Dortmund) en Spanje (Malaga).


http://www.sport.be/nl/voetbal/buitenland/

hahah amoroso prob to milan. another 31year old. pffff

[hitmannq8]

Milan Agree Vieri Sale
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan9b.html


Galliani has also said we might look for another striker. Our attention now is only on the strikers, why arent we thinking of any defenders?

[Jeff]

Obviously it's because a striker is gone and we need a 4th striker, right?

[gospodinov]

Vieri probably will leave,and we need onother striker.Valeri Bojinov is a good choise.He is young,fast and had super physics.In Fiorentina he feels not good and i have watch him for Bulgarian national time.he is a future star.And not so expensive.

[mk18]

i think bojinov would be a good buy

[Tony75]

Bojinov is a good option to replace Sheva in d future. Strike now, and strike quick Galliani.

[Giovanni]

I think this choice is made basically upon the costs, Bojinov would be a great investiment and not as certain to work as Amoroso, who would cost less and already proved.

I know it's romantic to imagine great hyped names to come, but the hard reality is made of economics and balances. Berlusconi is not going to spend every time 15 millions here and there, esp because he's a politician and also because he's not like Abramovich who money launders the founds of the russian mafia

[prifess]

what about gianpaolo pazzini, he is to a future star IMO as attacker

montolivo and marchionni as midfielders.

note: italian players

[Giovanni]

Pazzini is an investiment of fiorentina, don't think they will give him away, same with Montolivo. Marchionni? if we find out that we need a winger he can be a solution, but in June.

[GilAttack [11]]

Bojinov???

[GRE-NO-LI]

']Bojinov???


That's it! I like Bojinov's football very much, he could a great purchase for us!

[GRE-NO-LI]

Milan agree Vieri sale


Source: Football Italia

Christian Vieri is set for a move to Monaco this week provided he agrees personal terms with the club, according to Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani. "We have reached a deal with Monaco," he admitted today.

Despite only joining the Rossoneri in the summer, Vieri has struggled to win the intense competition for places with Andriy Shevchenko, Alberto Gilardino and Filippo Inzaghi, making only three starts and scoring just once for his new club.

To compound his misery, Vieri suffered injury during his last call-up to the Italy side and lost the opportunity to impress Coach Marcello Lippi, who had kept faith in the 32-year-old despite his lack of match practice.

The former Inter marksman is now desperate for games in order to further his prospects of playing in what will almost certainly be his last World Cup tournament.

A move to Monaco - where he would play alongside compatriot Marco Di Vaio and under fellow Italian Francesco Guidolin - represents his best chance of realising his international dream.

"We have reached an agreement with Monaco," admitted Galliani, following talks with Monaco representatives after his side’s 4-3 win over Parma last night. "Now it is just up to the player to agree personal terms with the Monagasques."

It is unclear how much Monaco have agreed to pay for the player, but provided the centre-forward agrees to leave the move is likely to be completed in the next two or three days.

"If Bobo leaves we will think about getting another striker," added the Milan chief. "We will certainly not be doing a swap deal with Monaco. Javier Chevanton doesn’t interest us and neither does Mirko Vucinic of Lecce."

Fiorentina’s Valeri Bojinov and former Parma and Udinese striker Marcio Amoruso are the latest to be linked with a move to the San Siro in the event of Vieri’s probable departure.

For his part, Lippi is in favour of Vieri moving to France and refuted suggestions that being abroad would hinder his chances of selection.

"He needs to play," said Lippi. "Following his progress abroad would be the last of my problems. Apart form anything else, Monaco is very close.

"I am always happy when a footballer is playing," continued the Azzurri boss. "This is a special year and if you’re not playing at all it’s right to move to another side.

"I would be as happy for Vieri as I am for Antonio Cassano – and playing at Monaco, Real Madrid or Palermo doesn’t make much difference to me."

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That's done, folks: Vieri is heading to Monaco.

Regarding his future replacement, it's a pitty to see that we aren't interested in Chevanton, but I will be very glad if Bojinov joins us (although I still prefer Torres, of course!)

[Arildonardo]

Bojinov would be a great addition to the squad. He's young and can learn a lot from Shevchenko, Gilardino and Inzaghi. If he can rediscover his form from his days at Lecce, he will be a solid backup-player for us this year and maybe a long-term replacement for Shevchenko (even though his retirement is still a few years away...). I would be really happy to have him in the squad.

Juve, we're coming to get you! :nunu:

[GRE-NO-LI]

Let's pick Bojinov!

[prifess]

idd boijinov. amoroso is 31 and to old... he is just playing for the money, to find a place where he can chill for another 3 years without playing.

bojinov is great player

[GRE-NO-LI]

Bojinov signs the future, he's a great option.

[Acmir^]

Amoroso was great at the time he played for Udinese, Dortmund but now he's done it's better for us to take Bojinov he's a great player and young.
We need good young players cause Inzaghi is injury prone and he'll retire in 2 or 3 years so it would be a great signing

[GRE-NO-LI]

Certainly, we must stick to the future.

[sylrus]

why vucinic and chevanton not interest galliani???
arent they a good backup??
well although i rather choose bojinov than vucinic, chevanton and amoruso
but why?? :p157:

[Graeme C]

its offical, Vieri has left Milan...

AC Milan's Press Release
1/9/2006
AC Milan traded Christian Vieri to AS Monaco (French League 1). The player will be in Monaco tomorrow morning to take the physical tests and he will then sign the contract with the new club.

[Graeme C]

on sports.it there saying that amoruso will not go to Milan, that he is going to extend his contract at san paulo

[Graeme C]

its offical, Vieri has left Milan...

AC Milan's Press Release
1/9/2006
AC Milan traded Christian Vieri to AS Monaco (French League 1). The player will be in Monaco tomorrow morning to take the physical tests and he will then sign the contract with the new club.

[mrki]

excellent......

[SANT]

good luck, Bobo...

Now let's see what Amoroso can do for us.

[Acmir^]

yessssss :respect: :1ole:
:djn:

[Acmir^]

on sports.it there saying that amoruso will not go to Milan, that he is going to extend his contract at san paulo


then who are we going to sign?

[GRE-NO-LI]

good luck, Bobo...

Now let's see what Amoroso can do for us.

Amoroso is coming?!?!?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO..... :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[GRE-NO-LI]

Amoroso is BY FAR the worst option in hand, I hope we DON'T sign him!!!

[SANT]

With Vieri going to Monaco, maybe we can prepare the ground to bring either Chevanton as striker, or Maicon as RB...

[GRE-NO-LI]

Chevanton is a good player, not the best option, but nevertheless a good one.

[SANT]

How about Maicon as RB?

to me, better than Cicinho...

[GRE-NO-LI]

I guess both are at the same level, Maicon isn't a bad choice, certainly.

[shevagol_7]

Goodbye Bobo. Unfortunately you couldn't stay and show what you are capable of, wish you all the best in Monaco.

[sf_esq]

Excellent news. I wish him the best, but expect that he will continue to suck.

[hitmannq8]

Amoroso not joining Milan, says agent
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan9j.html


VIERI HAS LEFT MILAN :)

btw, didnt Roberto Baggio want a return to football?

[GRE-NO-LI]

Amoroso not joining Milan, says agent
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan9j.html


VIERI HAS LEFT MILAN :)

btw, didnt Roberto Baggio want a return to football?


I hope channel 4 is right!!! :-)

[sheva-gila]

hes leaving us so what problem is, we have to loock to another attacker now who will be next attacker we will see

i wish him luck at monaco and all the best
ciao bobo and thanks i would love to stay but if you want to leave its ok i wish you luck again...

[ACMILAN1983]

Didn't see the need to have two separate threads for Vieri leaving, so have merged them together.

Unfortunately, he wasn't what we hoped for, but I wish him the best of luck at Monaco

[martin]

I wonder if we r paying them to take vieri or are they paying us for vieri? i think bojinov wud be amazin but im not going to hope for that much.

[GRE-NO-LI]

Torres, Bojinov, Chevanton or Iaquianta are our best options, let's hope one of them come to Milan.

[AC Milan Ottawa]

Goodbye and good riddance Bobo! :devs:

Personally i don't think he is worthy of a shirt with the National Team, he is no longer an effective player. I hope this move brings Chevanton eventually to Milan. If not in January then for next season.

Buy a defender please!!

[NAMMY]

I'm disappointed that Vieri didn't do very well, but oh well...

I just hope we concentrate on signing good defenders instead of a new striker.

[GRE-NO-LI]

I'm disappointed that Vieri didn't do very well, but oh well...

I just hope we concentrate on signing good defenders instead of a new striker.


But is extremely risky, almost crazy, to go on with only 3 strikers, mainly when one of them is injury prone.

[SANT]

Torres, Bojinov, Chevanton or Iaquianta are our best options, let's hope one of them come to Milan.


Galliani said we would get one striker, and no defenders for the 2nd half of the season... he specified it will not be Iaquinta... Torres is just unrealistic...
Bojinov maybe, Chevanton could come in exchange for Vieri, since Monaco just got DiVaio, and already had good strikers...

Lugano could come in June...

[NAMMY]

But is extremely risky, almost crazy, to go on with only 3 strikers, mainly when one of them is injury prone.

Good point. I did mean that defenders should have a higher priority, but Galliani insists that we don't need any... :v46:

[Graeme C]

Galliani said we would get one striker, and no defenders for the 2nd half of the season... he specified it will not be Iaquinta...
Lugano could come in June...

When did Galliani say no to Iaquinta? must have missed that.... i agree with most people here, defense should be piority, i just cant believe Galliani cant see that....

[GilAttack [11]]

I hope we invest rather than wasting our money in players like Vieri that would come here to collect their paycheck.

If its not now, we will have to buy another solid striker next june and so on. So dont pray for miracles and get some player that gurantees goals and is Milan worthy.

[SANT]

When did Galliani say no to Iaquinta? must have missed that.... i agree with most people here, defense should be piority, i just cant believe Galliani cant see that....

Check Gazzetta dello Sport from today...

[hwmook]

But is extremely risky, almost crazy, to go on with only 3 strikers, mainly when one of them is injury prone.

we can always play with one striker...rui costa is waiting to have a word with you. :dcool:

[_MaJi_tz]

SILVIO BERLUSCONI: "Istanbul doesn’t weigh anymore"
1/10/2006 12:12:00 AM
MILAN - "Nine points are a lot and even if you don’t give up I can’t see Juventus slipping up." This is what Italy prime minister Silvio Berlusconi had to say on an Italian television sports show when asked about Milan moving into second spot in the table. "Juve are a robust team that use skill and fitness along with tactics. I think Juve will do well in the Champions League as well." Turning to his Milan, Berlusconi returned to the night in Istanbul and said: "It was tough for the early part of the season psychologically but now now there are no negative affects from this game. Finishing second in Italy would not be a result to be thrown away but Europe can still be ours." Berlusconi also talked about the international side and said: "Vieri can light up Monaco and Cassano lift Real Madrid. We are fortunate to have such worthy strikers."

There is also no way Berlusconi would swap Adriano Galliani for his opposite number at Juventus, Antonio Giraudo: "I hold Giraudo in high regard and with Luciano Moggi have taken Juventus to a new managerial demension and created a team that is always in the running. As for Galliani, I can’t make a judgement without speaking about friendship. As for any conflict of interests with his position as football league president, he has never complained about referees and his conflict of interest is of no advantage." Berlusconi also cleared up any meeting there was meant to have happened with Moggi: "I never met with him after the Abbiati deal who felt not being a regular with us. Why did we bring in Vieri? I honestly didn’t think Inzaghi would fully return as I didn’t think the defence would have so many injuries. Galliani is looking for a defender. I have no news on Amoroso. With Rui Costa coming in, Kakà can play as an attacker."

Are two attackers better than two attacking midfielders? "It’s important that our style of play forces the opposition to defend. Kakà and Totti would probably work well together behind Sheva in attack." To end, Berlusconi talked about his future hope: "One day I would like to return to being Milan president because I enjoy it. Politics, instead, makes life hard, difficult and gives little satisfaction."

[GRE-NO-LI]

Good point. I did mean that defenders should have a higher priority, but Galliani insists that we don't need any... :v46:


Well, we need one striker to replace Vieri, but the main focus has to be our retaguard, for sure.

[GRE-NO-LI]

we can always play with one striker...rui costa is waiting to have a word with you. :dcool:

One striker ONLY?!? No no no!!! :devf:

[savage_mau]

But that only the word spoken. Maybe in the end of January Milan will buy another good defender after all.

[Trequartista]

im glad veiri is gone as we need youth! so hopefully we buy a young striker to learn from sheva! we also need a defender !

[Kaka1899]

has anyone thought of gettin Bonazzoli hes good and plays for a team below us so Empoli (i think) would let him go

[Graeme C]

he plays for Sampdoria, not empoli. We have been linked to him in the past, hes going to be out injured for a while....