Summer mercato 2009

Here's my question.....In Paris for Dzeko? In Paris for Cissokho? or in Paris for BENZEMA!!!

Originally Posted by MiamiMilanista

Here's my question.....In Paris for Dzeko? In Paris for Cissokho? or in Paris for BENZEMA!!!

Dzeko i hope, because Benzema is out of form along with the rest of his Ligue 1 side. In any other case, i would prefer Benzema!

I hate the fact that Sacchi is trying to stir the pot by saying "Berlusconi is not going to invest anymore" and "Pirlo is leaving". He has absolutely no source behind either statement. Does he realize he hasnt been involved with the team for the past 20 years and has no basis for what he says?

I wouldnt worry guys....

Originally Posted by Saliwonczyk

Good morning from melbourne, Australia!

Good morning Eric! I hope all is well in the beautiful Land Down Under. I think Sacchi is just talking crap. It appears Milan is serious about bringing in new, younger players. Sacchi also said Pirlo would be leaving, but from all indications he's staying (although if Milan brings in Hernanes it could open up a move to Chelsea for him, I would imagine). Anyway, things seem to be looking up. I'm optimistic.

Well, back to the hockey game (Go Penguins!). I'll check back in later.

Originally Posted by MiamiMilanista

I hate the fact that Sacchi is trying to stir the pot by saying "Berlusconi is not going to invest anymore" and "Pirlo is leaving". He has absolutely no source behind either statement. Does he realize he hasnt been involved with the team for the past 20 years and has no basis for what he says?

I wouldnt worry guys....

Totally oppoosite to Dunga, who is trying to help milan by pushing certain players towards us such as Hernanes and Miranda. You would think the Italian would be more encouraging, but probably likes being blunt!

Here is something interesting:

Napoli President Threatens To Banish 'Immature' Lavezzi To The Reserves
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis talked about the tricky situation of striker Ezequiel Lavezzi...
12 Jun 2009 20:46:26

Napoli are starting to get fed up with striker Ezequiel Lavezzi's behaviour. The Argentinean and his agent Alejandro Mazzoni are continuing to demand salary increases, which has led president Aurelio De Laurentiis to take a tough stance against the player.

"Lavezzi can't say anything, and neither can his representatives," he said to ANSA.it. "Someone who signs a contract for an established amount of time and money, which was then substantially improved six-seven months later, can't really ask for more.

"I am surprised by the immaturity of these professionals. You can't base everything on money, I also told Pierpaolo [Marino]: 'Don't tell me football is like that, because I'll get mad'. He should at least have tried to earn a raise with his performances on the pitch...

"Let one thing be clear: if you're a professional, you should always be a professional. If you're an athlete, you don't go out drinking or go to prostitutes. When you play, you defend a city's colors, and if at night you go out drinking and visit prostitutes, you are betraying the city's people.
"That said, these are young people, and as such they need a staff capable of teaching them how to behave."

The Napoli president is ready to take extreme measures with Lavezzi.

"Teams need to have an ethical code: if Lavezzi goes on like this, he will spend two years outside the squad, until his contract expires," he continued, "he won't play and that would ruin his career. I have never had an official offer for him from other clubs.
"If one should come, then certainly we could take about it, because everything has a price. However, if I have to make it a question of ethics, I would be capable of turning down even €25 million."

Danilo Pochini, Goal.com


Milan can move now. There has never been a better time, and Lavezzi would be definently pissed off by these latest comments.

PHILIPPE SENDEROS wants showdown talks at Arsenal after his year's loan at AC Milan as boss Arsene Wenger is planning a £10m move for Ajax defender Thomas Vermaelen.
THE SUN


Galliani wants to save money? Well don't waste your cash on this player who showed he would struggle in Serie B! Also promising signs with Serie A devlopment, as Juventus begins building a new stadium, and Serie A clubs are no longer supporting Serie B clubs financially.

Originally Posted by Rick

Good morning Eric! I hope all is well in the beautiful Land Down Under. I think Sacchi is just talking crap. It appears Milan is serious about bringing in new, younger players. Sacchi also said Pirlo would be leaving, but from all indications he's staying (although if Milan brings in Hernanes it could open up a move to Chelsea for him, I would imagine). Anyway, things seem to be looking up. I'm optimistic.

Well, back to the hockey game (Go Penguins!). I'll check back in later.

Go Penguins indeed!

http://www.milannews.it/?action=read&idnotizia=8180

Real VERY concerned about Kaka's leg. Maybe Milan know something we don't????

Originally Posted by Hasan Rossonero

Go Penguins indeed!

The Pens did it!

Originally Posted by MiamiMilanista

http://www.milannews.it/?action=read&idnotizia=8180

Real VERY concerned about Kaka's leg. Maybe Milan know something we don't????

Wow, that's interesting. Well, truthfully his knee never did seem completely healthy for any length of time last year. I'd hate for something to be wrong for Kaka's sake -- but it would serve Real Madrid right!

Originally Posted by MiamiMilanista

http://www.milannews.it/?action=read&idnotizia=8180

Real VERY concerned about Kaka's leg. Maybe Milan know something we don't????

Oh, come on. If Milan sell every player who has injury issues, Nesta would've been gone 5 years ago. They sold him for some quick cash, that's it, there is no other reason to it. The part that sucks for the fans is that the team will eventually lose all that money back through sponsorships, merchandise sales and bonuses from the CL. That means, this move won't actually cover the debt of the team but rather postpone it for a couple of years. This is why I think Berlusconi might be thinking about selling the team. The moves he is making is going to make the team look real good right now (financially, not on the field), but has serious long term repercussions both on and off the field.

Originally Posted by Hasan Rossonero

Galliani is in Paris to finalize deals for Dzeko and Cissokho. Why Paris you say? For Cissokho it makes sense, but for Dzeko less so. Apparently, Galliani wants to finalize everything for Dzeko by tomorrow, and has asked Wolfsburg agents to meet him there.

Also, Galliani will meet with Abramovich to see if his interest in Pirlo and Gattuso is real.

Cissokho is a left-back and is 22. Apparently he had a very good season for Porto, and impressed against Man U.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aly_Cissokho

If these reports are to be believed, Milan are really rebuilding.

http://www.sportmediaset.it/mercato/...olo24327.shtml

www.milannews.it

Wow, I remember watching the Champions League and Cisssokho was the big star of the Porto side that outplayed Manchester United in England. I would love to get some input from somebody who has watched more Porto games, but jugding by those games this guy is great.

Oh and by the way. Sacchi never said that Pirlo is leaving. What he said was "[Andrea] Pirlo maybe, but I think [Gennaro] Gattuso will remain." It's not exactly saying that Pirlo is leaving. Sacchi to me is the greatest coach off modern football, he's probably the one I respect the most with his comments. What he says is usually right if you ask me, you just have to watch out for websites and newspapers spinning it to make headlines.

Originally Posted by Christian

Wow, I remember watching the Champions League and Cisssokho was the big star of the Porto side that outplayed Manchester United in England. I would love to get some input from somebody who has watched more Porto games, but jugding by those games this guy is great.

Oh and by the way. Sacchi never said that Pirlo is leaving. What he said was "[Andrea] Pirlo maybe, but I think [Gennaro] Gattuso will remain." It's not exactly saying that Pirlo is leaving. Sacchi to me is the greatest coach off modern football, he's probably the one I respect the most with his comments. What he says is usually right if you ask me, you just have to watch out for websites and newspapers spinning it to make headlines.

Pirlo would be a greater blow to Milan that a Gatusso departure, but if Becks is returning, it is not that bad.

Originally Posted by Saliwonczyk

Pirlo would be a greater blow to Milan that a Gatusso departure, but if Becks is returning, it is not that bad.

I would hate to see Pirlo leave. I know alot of people have given him a hard time, but I still consider him one of the best midfielders in the world. Just watch him play for Italy. Anyways, interesting comments about Lavezzi from Napoli's chairman:

" .... As regards Ezequiel Lavezzi, I did not appreciate his attitude lately. He apparently wants to leave, although he is still under contract with us until 2011. If he will continue pushing for a move and getting on my nerves, I will kick him out of the squad for two years without selling him".

I don't really want Lavezzi at Milan, but those comments are just hilarious.

Originally Posted by Christian

I would hate to see Pirlo leave. I know alot of people have given him a hard time, but I still consider him one of the best midfielders in the world. Just watch him play for Italy. Anyways, interesting comments about Lavezzi from Napoli's chairman:

" .... As regards Ezequiel Lavezzi, I did not appreciate his attitude lately. He apparently wants to leave, although he is still under contract with us until 2011. If he will continue pushing for a move and getting on my nerves, I will kick him out of the squad for two years without selling him".

I don't really want Lavezzi at Milan, but those comments are just hilarious.

Does mean however, that Lavezzi can seriously leave this summer. Maybe to Liverpool (hope not)? Yes, i agree about Pirlo of course! His value to any time team is so appreciated, that at 30 years of age, he can still fetch a good 30milion euros if sold!