Summer mercato 2009

Originally Posted by mrki

Maldini says about Sacchi: Before he came to Milan he was teaching about the phisical preparations in French "league of foreigners"(translation? Geo will know better. Anyway, its the most elite military group in the world. ).

I don't want to be a smartass or something but just for the record it's the Foreign Legion. You don't have to be French to know about the legion besides Geotav can't be French he isn't pattriotic nor chauvinistic enough

CLOSING THE ACCOUNT
5/23/2009 4:00:00 PM
“A very beautiful career of Paolo Maldini, crowned by many victories! For me the things are very clear with the club, I remain at 100%. Against Roma we will need to be balanced. THE DECLARATIONS OF CARLO ANCELOTTI.

MILAN – These are the declarations of Carlo Ancelotti during the press conference on the eve of Milan-Roma at San Siro on Sunday:

First topic is that of Paolo Maldini and his last match at San Siro tomorrow against Roma: “The fans will have to get used to football without Paolo Maldini. I think that Paolo's career represents a landmark for all of those who want to be footballers and all of those who believe in the loyalty, seriousness and professionalism of those who go on the pitch. Paolo had a very beautiful career, crowned by great victories and great seriousness. I don’t distinguish the Maldini-man from the Maldini-footballer, for me he's the same on and off the pitch. I had a great rapport with him, very nice and close. I think that in these eight years of stay at Milan, that I had a lot of help from Maldini. Tied to what he does normally every day. There wasn't a particular day where he came late, he always dedicated himself with great intensity, seriousness and consistency.

“It doesn’t make sense to make comparisons with Baresi, it’s nor fair to say that Paolo is an important loss, he did what he had to do in football, leaving an important trace which players like Nesta, Ambrosini and Pirlo will have to follow with facts.”

On Roma: “It’s been three years that Milan don’t defeat Roma at home, the Giallorossi have been competitive but they had big problems tied in certain ways to ours: many injuries which were not able to give continuity to their season. The Champions League target slipped away from us last week and I think that tomorrow we must not let it slip away again, in order to close the account. Tomorrow we shall try to put on the pitch all of our energy.

“Roma is giving the impression that it’s finding it difficult to end this season. Roma are after the sixth place, the last energies will be used tomorrow, but Milan is fine and are in a good form. We’re a bit tired, as chasing the Champions League tired us out, but there are still 10 days and it’s evident that we must pull out the last energies. At Udine there was an attitude which surprised us, especially the veolocity of Udinese. We’re in a good moment now. The atmosphere of uncertainty on the future and the participation to the Champions League is a very big objective for the players, who have suffered a lot not participating this year. The priority is this and represents a great motivation for everyone. Roma have dynamism and we will need balance to avoid the counter attack actions or simply the quick Roma moves. Tomorrow night Ronaldinho will not start from the first minute.”

On the future: "For me the things are very clear with the club and we shall continue to have them very clear. At the end when the accounts will be closed, we shall find the right solution. I'm the last one to indicate my substitute. The optimal solution for me is that of closing this season well because things must be done one by one.

"There are no contacts with Berlusconi, I don’t think that it annoyed him my contact with Abramovich. At the moment, I have no open situation with Chelsea, and at the end of the season if there will be the need to find a solution, we shall find it. Today the contract I have is valid. I'm ready for everything. I enjoy coaching, it’s a passion, not a work, it’s clear that I will say yes if they ask me if I want to coach Chelsea. Money is important, but not for me. I never asked a ‘thousand lira’ increase to Milan, the economic matter does not interest me when you’re fine in an environment, evemn though I think one must be evaluated for his qualities.

“Until June 30 2010, I’m the Milan coach. I know how the things are, I don’t see any fog, I see everything very clear. If I had to express myself in percentages, I would say that I would remain at Milan at 100% also next year. There was a very good feeling with the team, after eight years we’re still here talking, especially with the club, if it wasn’t so a coach would not last in Italy for that much. I repeat, I’m very calm, my preoccupations are others. I study English for the past two years because it helps me when I go on holiday abroad.”

The other topics: “Nesta has been very fine for the past two weeks, as he's been working every day with the team and he's well focused. The other injured players are recovery very well. With regards to David Beckham, I don't know exactly what agreements he made with the club. Differently from Maldini, he could return.

“It will be a nice final between Manchester and Barcelona. Repeating oneself in Europe is difficult, there's no team who won twice in a row. I think that Manchester have more chances than Barcelona. I will not go watch the final because I have another commitment…I’m going to watch a movie…(he laughs).”

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acmilan.com

Originally Posted by Koeke

I don't want to be a smartass or something but just for the record it's the Foreign Legion. You don't have to be French to know about the legion besides Geotav can't be French he isn't pattriotic nor chauvinistic enough

Well that "Legion" is French, not English. "Foreign Legion" is in english. in Croatian for example its "Liga stranaca" ( the league of....). So neither english or croatian translations tell us exactly the name. That is why I wanted Geo to write the name as it really is.

Of course we dont need to be French to know about it, it was half joke mostly related top the country of that army "league".

Nevermind the philology in here, its not important.
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I have a question for Geo: hat do you know about Sertic from Boudroux? He decided he'll play for Croatia but I dont know much about him. thanx.

Originally Posted by Hasan Rossonero

CLOSING THE ACCOUNT
5/23/2009 4:00:00 PM
“A very beautiful career of Paolo Maldini, crowned by many victories! For me the things are very clear with the club, I remain at 100%. Against Roma we will need to be balanced. THE DECLARATIONS OF CARLO ANCELOTTI.

MILAN – These are the declarations of Carlo Ancelotti during the press conference on the eve of Milan-Roma at San Siro on Sunday:

First topic is that of Paolo Maldini and his last match at San Siro tomorrow against Roma: “The fans will have to get used to football without Paolo Maldini. I think that Paolo's career represents a landmark for all of those who want to be footballers and all of those who believe in the loyalty, seriousness and professionalism of those who go on the pitch. Paolo had a very beautiful career, crowned by great victories and great seriousness. I don’t distinguish the Maldini-man from the Maldini-footballer, for me he's the same on and off the pitch. I had a great rapport with him, very nice and close. I think that in these eight years of stay at Milan, that I had a lot of help from Maldini. Tied to what he does normally every day. There wasn't a particular day where he came late, he always dedicated himself with great intensity, seriousness and consistency.

“It doesn’t make sense to make comparisons with Baresi, it’s nor fair to say that Paolo is an important loss, he did what he had to do in football, leaving an important trace which players like Nesta, Ambrosini and Pirlo will have to follow with facts.”

On Roma: “It’s been three years that Milan don’t defeat Roma at home, the Giallorossi have been competitive but they had big problems tied in certain ways to ours: many injuries which were not able to give continuity to their season. The Champions League target slipped away from us last week and I think that tomorrow we must not let it slip away again, in order to close the account. Tomorrow we shall try to put on the pitch all of our energy.

“Roma is giving the impression that it’s finding it difficult to end this season. Roma are after the sixth place, the last energies will be used tomorrow, but Milan is fine and are in a good form. We’re a bit tired, as chasing the Champions League tired us out, but there are still 10 days and it’s evident that we must pull out the last energies. At Udine there was an attitude which surprised us, especially the veolocity of Udinese. We’re in a good moment now. The atmosphere of uncertainty on the future and the participation to the Champions League is a very big objective for the players, who have suffered a lot not participating this year. The priority is this and represents a great motivation for everyone. Roma have dynamism and we will need balance to avoid the counter attack actions or simply the quick Roma moves. Tomorrow night Ronaldinho will not start from the first minute.”

On the future: "For me the things are very clear with the club and we shall continue to have them very clear. At the end when the accounts will be closed, we shall find the right solution. I'm the last one to indicate my substitute. The optimal solution for me is that of closing this season well because things must be done one by one.

"There are no contacts with Berlusconi, I don’t think that it annoyed him my contact with Abramovich. At the moment, I have no open situation with Chelsea, and at the end of the season if there will be the need to find a solution, we shall find it. Today the contract I have is valid. I'm ready for everything. I enjoy coaching, it’s a passion, not a work, it’s clear that I will say yes if they ask me if I want to coach Chelsea. Money is important, but not for me. I never asked a ‘thousand lira’ increase to Milan, the economic matter does not interest me when you’re fine in an environment, evemn though I think one must be evaluated for his qualities.

“Until June 30 2010, I’m the Milan coach. I know how the things are, I don’t see any fog, I see everything very clear. If I had to express myself in percentages, I would say that I would remain at Milan at 100% also next year. There was a very good feeling with the team, after eight years we’re still here talking, especially with the club, if it wasn’t so a coach would not last in Italy for that much. I repeat, I’m very calm, my preoccupations are others. I study English for the past two years because it helps me when I go on holiday abroad.”

The other topics: “Nesta has been very fine for the past two weeks, as he's been working every day with the team and he's well focused. The other injured players are recovery very well. With regards to David Beckham, I don't know exactly what agreements he made with the club. Differently from Maldini, he could return.

“It will be a nice final between Manchester and Barcelona. Repeating oneself in Europe is difficult, there's no team who won twice in a row. I think that Manchester have more chances than Barcelona. I will not go watch the final because I have another commitment…I’m going to watch a movie…(he laughs).”

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acmilan.com

Sad news, lets hope they lie as usual.

I have also a question for Geo.
Geo what is your opinion for André-Pierre Gignac of Toulouse? Do you think he is better than Benzema?
That guy is impressing me a lot.

I also want your opinion about Fernando Cavenaghi of Bordeaux.

Inter have secured Arnautovic and Philippe Coutinho ( young 16 year old brazilian wunderkid, who will join Inter next year I think ). That is 4 smart signings already.

Originally Posted by Mrki

Well that "Legion" is French, not English. "Foreign Legion" is in english. in Croatian for example its "Liga stranaca" ( the league of....). So neither english or croatian translations tell us exactly the name. That is why I wanted Geo to write the name as it really is.

Of course we dont need to be French to know about it, it was half joke mostly related top the country of that army "league".

Nevermind the philology in here, its not important.
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I have a question for Geo: hat do you know about Sertic from Boudroux? He decided he'll play for Croatia but I dont know much about him. thanx.

The French name is "Légion Etrangère" ... ^^
About Grégory Sertic, I don't know him actually, I know he plays for the reserve of Bordeaux and played very few games with the first team.

Originally Posted by rosoneri_11

I have also a question for Geo.
Geo what is your opinion for André-Pierre Gignac of Toulouse? Do you think he is better than Benzema?
That guy is impressing me a lot.

I also want your opinion about Fernando Cavenaghi of Bordeaux.

Gignac is impressive because he has all the skills a good striker needs: physically strong, fast, good technical skills, good head-playing, and since this year, good finishing skills.

The problem with him, and he stated that himself, is that he was nowhere last year, he scored something like 2 goals in 35 or 36 games last year (check the statistics if you want the real ones without mistakes) and it's why he decided not to move this year, no matter the offers that could be sent for him, because he wants to prove that this year wasn't just luck ... and of course, like Domenech gave him a chance in the French NT for the last game, he probably thinks that by staying there, if he manages to play again that way, he could be in the next WC.

Saying he is better than Benzema is a bit difficult: nowadays and this year, yes, he is clearly better, but Benzema was just horrible this year.

About Cavenaghi, he is, I think, the best goalscorer of Ligue 1, I mean, he is not as complete as some other players but he can score everytime. The only problem is that Blanc isn't fan from him if I'm not wrong and it's why he doesn't play a lot ... (he is injured anyway now). The guy has impressive statistics, he often plays 25-30 minutes and manages to score.

Originally Posted by mrki

Inter have secured Arnautovic and Philippe Coutinho ( young 16 year old brazilian wunderkid, who will join Inter next year I think ). That is 4 smart signings already.

I watched Arnautovic, very good attacking midfielder. Tipical Balkan player

I have also seeing Coutinho play, he is good, but still needs a lot of work and develpoment. He will probably go on loan for few years at least.

Inter are buying left and right, and doing all the smart and good moves. I read today that Branca is having a meeting with the Tevez agent whatever his name is Jurapshian or something like that lol. Milito and Motta are already Inter players.

Originally Posted by GeoTav

The French name is "Légion Etrangère" ... ^^
About Grégory Sertic, I don't know him actually, I know he plays for the reserve of Bordeaux and played very few games with the first team.



Gignac is impressive because he has all the skills a good striker needs: physically strong, fast, good technical skills, good head-playing, and since this year, good finishing skills.

The problem with him, and he stated that himself, is that he was nowhere last year, he scored something like 2 goals in 35 or 36 games last year (check the statistics if you want the real ones without mistakes) and it's why he decided not to move this year, no matter the offers that could be sent for him, because he wants to prove that this year wasn't just luck ... and of course, like Domenech gave him a chance in the French NT for the last game, he probably thinks that by staying there, if he manages to play again that way, he could be in the next WC.

Saying he is better than Benzema is a bit difficult: nowadays and this year, yes, he is clearly better, but Benzema was just horrible this year.

About Cavenaghi, he is, I think, the best goalscorer of Ligue 1, I mean, he is not as complete as some other players but he can score everytime. The only problem is that Blanc isn't fan from him if I'm not wrong and it's why he doesn't play a lot ... (he is injured anyway now). The guy has impressive statistics, he often plays 25-30 minutes and manages to score.

Ok Geo, thanks for the informations!

Originally Posted by Carlo

I never asked a ‘thousand lira’ increase to Milan

What is that, $5.00?

Originally Posted by Blacktop

What is that, $5.00?

roughly three US dollars equaled 7,000 italian lira

Well, take it for what it's worth.
My friend, who is a Vietnamese journalist, a die hard Milan fan, now living and working in Rome, said that Leornardo will be new Milan coach He is pretty sure but a while ago he thought that MVB would be Milan new coach too. So Im thinking that even Milan boards is not sure yet.

Most of our problems begin from the lack of a top class defensive line. So, defenders should be our priority.

Gignac and Cavenaghi are not Milan quality IMO. If I could take a player from League 1, other than this year's MVP Gourcuff, who is coming back, that would be Taye Taiwo, Marseille's left back.

Originally Posted by Maevious

Most of our problems begin from the lack of a top class defensive line. So, defenders should be our priority.

Gignac and Cavenaghi are not Milan quality IMO. If I could take a player from League 1, other than this year's MVP Gourcuff, who is coming back, that would be Taye Taiwo, Marseille's left back.

Noone said they were good enough for Milan, Gignac is still unproven in Ligue 1 (but in youth teams, he was one of the best French players, he just had difficult professional first years) for example. But he is the kind of player that could become WC because he seems smart and has good values, you see it in medias, he's modest: he wants to stay in Toulouse for two reasons actually, because he is unproven and wants to confirm next year this very promising season, and also because he said he needs his family around him for moment ...

Gignac in 2008-2009: 37 games played (36 as a starter) - 24 goals

If he does another performance like that next year (there is still one game to play), he could become a potential interesting player as he is still young (23yo).

About Cavenaghi, I just put his statistics, anyway, this guy will probably go this season, probably in a bigger club than Bordeaux, so we will see what he is worth ...

2001-2002 (River Plate): 23 games - 17 goals
2002-2003 (River Plate): 33 games - 20 goals
2003-2004 (River Plate): 27 games -17 goals
2004-2004 (Spartak Moscow): 9 games - 1 goal
2005-2005 (Spartak Moscow): 25 games - 6 goals
2006-2006 (Spartak Moscow): 17 games - 5 goals
2006-2007 (Bordeaux): 9 games - 2 goals
2007-2008 (Bordeaux): 23 games - 15 goals + 5 goals in C3
2008-2009 (Bordeaux): 29 games (23 as a starter) - 13 goals + 1 goal in C3

About Taye Taiwo, he is really overrated ... technically limited, defensively a joke, I even don't know if he knows what are the rules of football (tactically, he has to improve a lot), he is just able to run and strongly shoot (rarely in the goals), he can't be a solution for our defensive problems at all. He is just a more physical version (let's say he is a physical monster ) of Jankulovski !!

Taiwo? What's with this man? He was a star of one African Cup of Nation and that's all... Why do people overrate him so often?