Ricardo Kaka Thread

Here's another that kind of throws cold water all over the "goodbye hug" theory...

AC Milan players expect Kaka to stay

32 minutes ago


By PA SportsTicker

AC Milan star Kaka has not played his last game for the club, according to his teammates.

With Manchester City hoping to pull off a world record transfer before the end of the month, speculation over the Brazilian’s future is rampant, but Saturday’s appearance in a 1-0 win against Fiorentina may not be the last time the Rossoneri faithful get to see Kaka in their colors.

According to coach Carlo Ancelotti, Kaka still has a long-term future with the club.

“Kaka has played lots of decisive games for Milan and I think he will figure in a lot more,” he said.

Kaka’s teammates also feel he will be sticking around, at least until the summer.

“I would be surprised if he left,” teammate Clarence Seedorf said. “I don’t think he has made up his mind yet, but it would surprise me if he left us in January.”

David Beckham has only just joined the Serie A club and admits he would like to get to know Kaka a bit better over the next two months before he returns to the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer.

“He’s a great lad and it’s great to play in the team with him,” he said. “He is one of the best players in the world and it is obvious that the best players are always the focus of speculation.

“But he loves Italy and he loves Milan. I don’t think he will leave.”

Milan have reportedly agreed to let Kaka hear what City has to offer, but Beckham still expects Kaka to follow his heart.

Given the reception the Brazilian had on Saturday, with 65,000 voices calling on him to stay and pleading with the club not to sell him, Beckham is not too worried about City’s advances.

“I don’t think anybody in the dressing room is thinking about how much money they can earn,” the England international said. “It’s about playing with the best team with the best players in the world and winning trophies and it’s not always about money.

“Riccardo doesn’t need my advice. He will decide what he wants to do, but he loves Milan.”

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