Abbiati And Emre To Swap Clubs?

Abbiati And Emre To Swap Clubs?

11/5/2004 12:21:00 PM

AC Milan reserve keeper Christian Abbiati, and not Sebastian Frey, appears to be the man Inter have chosen to replace out-of-favour Francesco Toldo, reports Italian daily ‘il Corriere dello Sport.’

Abbiati, who was AC Milan’s starting keeper in their triumphant 1998/99 Scudetto campaign, would join the Nerazzurri in exchange for Turkish midfielder Emre, who represents that midfield option currently lacking in Ancelotti’s mighty squad.

This wouldn’t be the first swap deal between the two Milan rival clubs, if it eventually goes through.

Previously they exchanged a series of players, with the most famous swap being Francesco Coco to Inter in exchange for Clarence Seedorf to Milan. We all know who got the better out of that deal.

If Abbiati ends up joining Inter, Toldo will probably pack his bags and move to one between Fiorentina, that would be a return to his origins for the veteran keeper, and Spanish giants Barcelona.

Source: Goal.com

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Just saw this on Goal.com and it maybe just a load of BS.

Seriously, I think in the long run this might be a good deal. Granted, I'll be absolutely gutted to see Abbiati in the colors of FC Perdenti, but if we can get Emre in return why not?

We have be looking for a player who can play on the left side of midfield (well Seedorf ain't really a leftie), and it seems likely that Serginho will be leaving at the end of the season. A swap with the evil cousins for the little Turk looks enticing indeed. Remember all those ex-Interisti whose careers have rocketed after switching colors from blue to red?

Emre will be the ideal replacement for Sergio.

Act fast Galliani!