Summer mercato 2009

Question: Since Gourcuff was on our books up until this summer, and was signed by Bordeaux, can he still be signed by another club?

let me link you with a scout review of drenthe...

One columnist described Royston Drenthe as being “so disorganised he probably keeps his shoes in the fridge” and while there is plenty of power about his game there is little precision.

Nor, though, have there been many opportunities since he joined Real Madrid from Feyenoord in 2007 off the back of an impressive U21 European Championships for Holland. When he has played, he has been used as a left-winger, left-back and even central midfielder.

There have been glimpses of his athleticism and skill, and his willingness to run at players, as well as a powerful shot, but there have been moments of madness too. Still young, the potential is definitely there. Crashed into a police car during his first weeks as a Real Madrid player: his satellite navigation system told him to turn right, so he did.

http://footballtalentspotter.com/pla...nthe-8289.aspx

I realize we shouldn't put too much credibility in these, but its not first time ive heard this and his play on the field honestly shows it... no idea what he's doing. Has some natural talent/ability but that isnt enough to get you ontop. A quote i heard seedorf say stood with me "the younger players today all have the skill/technique. But many lack the mentality/true tactical understanding which is why they struggle to live up to the potential they show at a young age". Drenthe I think falls into this category.

BTW here is bale: http://footballtalentspotter.com/pla...hbale-807.aspx

Bale has alot to show also, but to me if his tactical awareness is sketchy he can easily pop in at LM in a 4-4-2 (perhaps w/ abate) and that team could take on most of serie A. and he has every tool (i mean he's barely 20, born july 1989) to be absolutely world class LB, just needs some time. Keep in mind since moving to tottenham as a 17 year old he's had 4 different coaches in 2 seasons + a couple foot injuries... hardly the way for a teenager to improve

Originally Posted by Mystik

Question: Since Gourcuff was on our books up until this summer, and was signed by Bordeaux, can he still be signed by another club?

i'm almost 100% positive, a clause his his contract says he cannot be re-sold this summer. Next summer yes, but not this summer

Originally Posted by Gabriel489

I SAID LAST YEAR TODAY. WHICH MEANS AUG OF 2008. WHERE SANTON WAS STILL PLAYING BEHIND ALBERTAZZI in the U20 team

i was under the impression albertazzi played CB? atleast for u20s....

Originally Posted by rt9

Seems like Storari might start and Roma and Dida may have to fight it out to be number 2---at least until Abbiati comes back.

I can't see Storari holding onto #1 for long when Dida and/or Abi come back. He hasn't been entirely convincing so far.

Most of you wish this rumor will be true!!!!



Anche Dida fa la valigia?

Secondo indiscrezioni dopo Kalac, il Milan potrebbe salutare anche Nelson Dida. L'estremo difensore brasiliano è ormai da tempo è relegato in panchina e stando a voci di corridoio, la dirigenza rossonera vaglia seriamente l'ipotesi di anticipare il divorzio, rispetto all'attuale scadenza del contratto. Dida conta molti estimatori in Europa, placati solo dal corposo ingaggio percepito dal giocatore (4 mln). In Grecia parlano di un fortissimo interesse dell’Olympiakos, che potrebbe clamorosamente sfociare in trattativa, qualora il Milan decidesse di "liquidare" Nelson accettando la proposta del brasiliano di ricevere una buonuscita.

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Originally Posted by Ac Ultima

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Dida may also be let go. Clubs are interested in him (I severely doubt this...four years ago yeah, but now??), like Olympiakos, but his 4 mill euros salary is an issue.



If he does leave, then I wish him the best. He was great for us up until a few years ago.

EDIT: The source is milannews.it

What's the source? Not a notable one, I'm assuming.

Originally Posted by Ac Ultima

Any new devolopments

Try to avoid double posting (especially asking about new developments merely a minute after your original post). Thanks.

Drenthe falls very often (too often and too easily), a bit like di Gennaro, which I don't like. Other than that, he seems energetic, and is young so I wouldn't mind if he comes.

olympiakos wont go for dida,not 1 in a milion,i dont know where did that come from..
olympiakos bought this year a gk,and right now he has 2 decent ones,the frst will retire at the end of the season,but they would nt give more than 1mil/year for a golie..
here in greece there's nowhere in the news,and nth about a gk in general..and there are over 12 sports newspapers(!!)

Originally Posted by K77SH C

I dont know if this is true, but I just read on wikipedia (I know not the most reliable source) that Drenthe is the nephew of seedorf.

Originally Posted by Vulli

Drenthe is the nephew of Edgar Davids and his girlfriend is the Spanish Playboy model Malena Garcia

Originally Posted by M.O.I.

i think drenthe is not the right choice for a lb,he cannot defence at all and he forgets to stand on his place(on the back) when needed,which is really important for full backs..although offensively he has a lot of quality,he needs to mature alot so as to be a starter..

how comes you like so many dutch players???

idk Holland is my favorite national team and, i enjoy watching the dutch play, i think the play very well together. i really cant explain why, but i just love the dutch.

I'm not sure if anyone posted this, but, apparently we have recently purchased another youth player, from Treviso, like Zigoni.

His name is Matteo Barbini, and he is an attacking midfielder.

Milannews interviewed him, you can find the English translated interview, plus a video, here.

It looks like our youth setup is really being reinforced. I guess Milan is really trying to build for the future. Yes, this could be argued to be "a little late," and it is. But, it is better late than never.