Summer Mercato 2010

Originally Posted by GeoTav

Milan managed to stay at the top of Europe during 5 seasons with almost the same team ... Why Barcelona and Man U couldn't do it too for example (2-3 years, not 5 years, it's because we've been full of champions that we managed to last so long) ?

You see, while Barca and Man U usually only have a couple of good players,
Milan is always a team full of champions

Also, the CL anthem gives us super powers so others don't stand a chance!

Finally, where would we be without Berlu, the most successful president of all time?

Originally Posted by fLame

Finally, where would we be without Berlu, the most successful president of all time?

Mix emotional, but I think: nowhere.

Inter need Moratti, Juve need the Fiat, so Milan need Berlu. Without such support, a club can win nothing.

The Sensis can only help Roma win 1 Scudetto, Lazio was the same.

Serie A is not a league for the poor, and in CL, the chance for clubs like Porto is too small, equal to all the big names drop form at the same time.

Love him or hate him, it is hard to replace Berlu. I don't know any Milan fan who is such wealthy. Just the Glazer type.

Originally Posted by Christian

Well was thinking more about Ibrahimovic, but come to think of it, it could happen at some point! Maybe that's B&G's grand plan, save money from our budget to invest in Messi, Iniesta, Pedro and Daniel Alves when the time is right!

When they are all 33 and want to retire

Don't see how Serie A can take the lead over EPL in the near future as EPL has pretty much 6-7 teams with pretty competitive squads while Serie A got Inter and then there are everyone else.

Chelsea does not seems to be spending money like they used to but ther is Man City. Spurs might not get the spotlight but Huey do have a transfer budget Of 60mil or so per year even without CL.

ManU might not be a force without any key signings for now but once their youth- Welback, ManCheda, Evans brother, GibSon, Twins, Da Laet, Javier, Smalling, Obertan and Diof mature, along with Rooney, Nani, Anderson, Park, Flecther, Carrick and Vidic. They will be a force in 2 yes. arsenal will be Arsenal. While Pool might be in crisis now, but they are just 2-3 signings away from being a strong team again with Torres, Cole and Gerrard up front.

http://www.football-italia.net/jul28v.html

Galliani: 'No Milan reinforcements'

...Among those apparently staying at San Siro for another season is Gattuso, who had been on the verge of walking out....

Reza, you should've quoted this also

"We believe many players could stay with us in 2011-12 too.”"

I am usually a peaceful person, but I honestly believe I could shoot both Galliani and Berlusconi in the head with a shotgun and not think twice about it.

Soon finishing third will be a good distant memory. Going forward like this both Rino and Zambro will be starters in September 2011.

http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain...-milans-thiago IF THIS HAPPENS I will cry I will openly weep.We are all pissed off but If Thiago leaves well gets sold for hookers and blow Im done until new mgt come in.I mean all the players we hoped would leave ,should leave, had to to leave get extensions WTF WTF WTF WTF .We have spoken about how it could be good spreading the contracts , but never actually thought that our inept mgt are just basically getting these players for free for a year , and they will all be here until 2012 and im thinking now beyond.

There really is no intention of spending a bean by Berlu , we were told we had a budget but it dissapeared , sold Storari and bought Papa , who we hope can be good but in the last 2 years of watching games and seeing Genoa maybe 10 - 15 times I didnt know who he was he just didnt stand out.

I don't like writing these posts but I really thought that this year with an average age of about 33 maybe older they couldnt persist again with the same team man am I looking wrong. Galliani said today when asked about Honda , Oh you'll have to ask the F.I.G.C because he is no EU...SH1T Galli he's only one man you can sign one non EU player so what the fuk are you talking about.
Its looking rather bleak , Can you imagine a team (save Pato , Flamini , Thiago ,Borri) of 33-37 year olds thats sad and I don't think they would even finish in mid-table as the legs would and will not carry them through a full match.

Originally Posted by Stitch

Reza, you should've quoted this also

"We believe many players could stay with us in 2011-12 too.”"

I am usually a peaceful person, but I honestly believe I could shoot both Galliani and Berlusconi in the head with a shotgun and not think twice about it.

exactly my thoughts! I hate these idiots!

Don't you see that Galliani is again playing with medias ?

Later, after the "Mercato is closed" quote, he said in an interview: "Before everything, our fans must be happy about what has done Milan these years, and I'm sure we will do the same in the years to come. Something to make the fans dream ? We'll see ... the mercato is not closed."

You see, the guy says something and its contrary in less than 6 hours, like each year (with reinforcements or not, the guy says such things each time since ...).

About T.Silva, his agent said that the offer of Real Madrid was real (25M), that his player was happy in Milan, and that the only possible deal for moment is between both clubs, the player isn't involved. So, nothing to worry about, for moment, as he just confirmed that Real Madrid really offered these 25M, but it was reported the offer was refused.

Originally Posted by GeoTav

Don't you see that Galliani is again playing with medias ?

Later, after the "Mercato is closed" quote, he said in an interview: "Before everything, our fans must be happy about what has done Milan these years, and I'm sure we will do the same in the years to come. Something to make the fans dream ? We'll see ... the mercato is not closed."

You see, the guy says something and its contrary in less than 6 hours, like each year (with reinforcements or not, the guy says such things each time since ...).

About T.Silva, his agent said that the offer of Real Madrid was real (25M), that his player was happy in Milan, and that the only possible deal for moment is between both clubs, the player isn't involved. So, nothing to worry about, for moment, as he just confirmed that Real Madrid really offered these 25M, but it was reported the offer was refused.

Geo you are the voice of reason...lol

Hopefully but if nothing arrives in mid we will be seriously stretched and tired come Feb.

Originally Posted by Jay Crisp

Geo you are the voice of reason...lol

Hopefully but if nothing arrives in mid we will be seriously stretched and tired come Feb.

I also read that Galliani said that there were a lot of offers for T.Silva ...
Voice of reason ?

Originally Posted by GeoTav

I also read that Galliani said that there were a lot of offers for T.Silva ...
Voice of reason ?

Now you are the voice of DOOM AND TEAR'S

Voice of reason...like when someone goes over the top on a rant and you kind of put things into perspective so its not all bad.

Originally Posted by Reza

http://www.football-italia.net/jul28v.html

Galliani: 'No Milan reinforcements'

...Among those apparently staying at San Siro for another season is Gattuso, who had been on the verge of walking out....

If you hear about someone on the roof of a tall building with a long rifle, it will be because of statements like this from Zio Fester...

Ben Arfa 'would prefer Milan' Wednesday 28 July, 2010

Milan and Parma are among the clubs tracking Marseille star Hatem Ben Arfa, says his agent, but the Rossoneri represent his favoured choice.

“Some concrete offers have come in from British and German clubs who showed real interest in my client,” Frederic Guerra told Calciomercato.it.


“The Italian sides have so far only made some enquiries.”


It is well known that the two Serie A teams interested in Ben Arfa are Milan and Parma, while Newcastle United and Werder Bremen are among his suitors.


“I believe he is an important player with great technique who could increase the quality of the Rossoneri midfield,” added the agent in Il Sussidiario.


“Ben Arfa would also benefit by playing for a big club like Milan with 75,000 people in the stadium.


“On a stage like that if someone cannot show their true potential, then they are not a great player and should perhaps go to Qatar instead.


“How much is he worth today? €8m.”


However, the representative denied reports that Milan are also tracking another of his clients, Real Madrid’s Mahamadou Diarra.


“Real Madrid will not sell him and two months ago we discussed a possible renewal. However, a lot will depend on how Jose Mourinho decides to use him in the team.


“I have not been contacted by any Milan director about Diarra, so I cannot confirm interest from the Rossoneri.”


http://www.football-italia.net/


ben arfa is a great player , he might be a head case but i remember him at lyon being also tracked by arsene wenger his tactics are a joke but no doubt this man is eazily can evaluate the best young talents in the world , ben arfa can be a striker / support striker , winger and i hope we get him as we can edge closer to rebuilding that midfield