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Originally Posted by Jim_UK

No one really seems to be talking about Huntelaar yet, i think he'd do really well alongside Ronaldo & Kaka.

There were many reports and i have no idea if any of what was said is true but it looks like Juve payed some money to Ajax (1.5m Euro or smthg) just to have an option on Huntelaar next summer.
Like i said, i dunno if this is true or not. If Huntelaar stays with Ajax this next season then maybe there really is truth in these reports.

And what about Affonso who became Eredivisie topscorer in his 1st season. The last one who did so was Ronaldo.

Originally Posted by GilAttack [11]

Well, the initial report when Pato signed his contract towards the end of 2006 was that he is release clause was 20M euros so this report could be indeed true.
Its a gamble worth taking, but its easier to make the decision if you are Chelsea.

the above link says 20 mil US though (around 14.6 mil euros) ... I would still wait and see if this is confirmed as several days ago another Brazilian website said that Pato has gone to Chelski but they were quoting a British paper (telegraf, I think) and that one turned out to be just a rumour spread in the British media.

Can someone with better Portoguese tell us if what the article cliams is a finalized deal or, as I think I read there, Pato has yet to agree terms with CHelksi and only a general agreement has been reached betwene the two clubs so far?
Plus, several Brazilian football personalities have been advising him to go with Milan, so maybe not everything is final, if the article's claims are true at all.

But I agree, even 14.6 mil euros is a lot of money for such a long term investment - don't think Milan would have started utilizing Pato as starting material for at least another 2-3 years - and by then, he may have well be thinking of leaving Chelski, unless he turns out to be the first SA player to find in London and Stamford bridge his new home

Originally Posted by MedellínBandit®

Ive read on the BBC website that Torres went for a fee to be believed around 20 Million, if thats true I think it was ok.

I believe that's 20 mil BP (30 mil euros) + Luis Garcia ... his salary however dwarfs the transfer fee with that 7+ mil euros for a 6-year contract.

Originally Posted by mrki

Yes, its really hard for Berlusconi to take gambles...

Yes... we're a poor side, we cannot afford some gambles once in a while...

Originally Posted by zlatanov

unless he turns out to be the first SA player to find in London his new home

eh? What about Denilson and Gilberto Silva? And to a lesser extent Scaloni, Crespo & Tevez? They all live/lived in London

Well Tony i hope that article was wrong and i hope he still remembers Van Basten as his idol and wants to join Milan because of him

Originally Posted by Nordahl

Yes... we're a poor side, we cannot afford some gambles once in a while...

pretty easy to gamble and invest other people's money, isn't it ... maybe when you earn your own, you could make Milan fans happy and spend it on future Milan legends ... until then, at least try to appreciate what you have

Originally Posted by Nalx Sijabat

And what about Affonso who became Eredivisie topscorer in his 1st season. The last one who did so was Ronaldo.

I like this guy, scoring the most goals with Heerenveen is quite an achievement.
But he's a bigger gamble than Pato, I would like it if we kept an eye on him for the coming years..just see how he develops.

Originally Posted by Jim_UK

eh? What about Denilson and Gilberto Silva? And to a lesser extent Scaloni, Crespo & Tevez? They all live/lived in London

yeah, apart from G Silva and Tevez (for now), what about them?
but I wasn't clear enough when I said London, I meant more like Stamford Bridge i.e. ego-land, I-wanna-have-that-pay-raise-too Chelski

1.5 mln is nothing to secure Huntelaar for Juve, Gattuso could have done that in Milan's name if he wanted to. these reports cant be true...its simply too little. In few years Pato will cost 50 mln, and then well say how we need someone young and new as we cant sign big stars like Pato...

Oh woe is me! We have just lost out on the next Spanish hope: Torres....ahh me oh my...we are going to get relegated this season, because Liverpool bought Torres, we are going to get kicked out of the UCL in the first round.....we will lose Kaka....

I think I might just become an Inter fan...

Originally Posted by Warro Bantan

I think I might just become an Inter fan...

huh. . .dont ever say that, in any context... never.

Originally Posted by Warro Bantan

Oh woe is me! We have just lost out on the next Spanish hope: Torres....ahh me oh my...we are going to get relegated this season, because Liverpool bought Torres, we are going to get kicked out of the UCL in the first round.....we will lose Kaka....

I think I might just become an Inter fan...

grab a spot on that wagon for me too, Warro ... or wait, no need to, doubt it's the hottest ticket in town so lots of empty seats on that one

Believe me, I am not serious, but in truth, some of these posts drive me to distraction....I mean please....this is silly season, and we cant buy everyone...

Originally Posted by zlatanov

the above link says 20 mil US though (around 14.6 mil euros) ... I would still wait and see if this is confirmed as several days ago another Brazilian website said that Pato has gone to Chelski but they were quoting a British paper (telegraf, I think) and that one turned out to be just a rumour spread in the British media.

Can someone with better Portoguese tell us if what the article cliams is a finalized deal or, as I think I read there, Pato has yet to agree terms with CHelksi and only a general agreement has been reached betwene the two clubs so far?
Plus, several Brazilian football personalities have been advising him to go with Milan, so maybe not everything is final, if the article's claims are true at all.

But I agree, even 14.6 mil euros is a lot of money for such a long term investment - don't think Milan would have started utilizing Pato as starting material for at least another 2-3 years - and by then, he may have well be thinking of leaving Chelski, unless he turns out to be the first SA player to find in London and Stamford bridge his new home

Pato repeated 32932 times that he would like to play in Italy and loves Milan (team, not city). So if he indeed signed with Chelsea, its because Milan didnt try. Because all things being equal (or relative close), he would have choosen Milan, no doubt.