Alberto Gilardino to Milan??

Parma sensation Alberto Gilardino has decided to move to Milan, according to his father.

The 22-year-old hotshot finished second in the Serie A top scorers list this season despite Parma struggling at the wrong end of the table, and has attracted the interest of Europe's biggest sides.

Premiership champions Chelsea have been strongly linked with a move for the precocious striker, with Jose Mourinho admitting he is in the market for a striker, although The Rossoneri have always remained favourites to land the player.

Gilardino's agent recently informed skysports.com that Milan were at the head of the queue for his prized signature despite a rumoured €43 million bid from The Blues, and his father has now echoed his perspective on events.

Whilst proving reluctant to make any official declaration on his son's position, Gianfranco Gilardino insisted that Carlo Ancelotti's side must only find an agreement with Parma if they are to land their man.

"Alberto already decided, he likes Milan although he has never said it officially," Gilardino's father told Corriere dello Sport.

"Only the agreement of Parma is missing, they rightly ask a sum compared to Adriano's valuation.

"Will his next side be Milan? No comment.

"The announcement will be made soon, but it will be made by Alberto."

Parma are currently involved in preparations for their relegation play-off against Bologna, and Gilardino snr is hopeful that his son's future will be resolved before the all-important second leg.

With a host of clubs all across the continent chasing his signature Gilardino has become one of Europe's hottest properties, and his father revealed that he has urged his offspring to remain in Italy.

"I think and hope [it will be resolved] before June 18th when Alberto comes onto the pitch for Parma for the second leg play-off to avoid relegation against Bologna," Gilardino snr continued.

"I can't say a lot, but Milan came in first, then Chelsea, Real Madrid distanced themselves, Juve never made an official offer.

"Inter? It came up three days ago and no-one spoke with me or his agents, I've read it in the papers.

"The only thing I told my son is to stay in Italy, should they allow him to leave it will be a big mistake.

"I'd like him to go to England but after five or six years to learn a language, now it is better he stays in Italy."

Parma sensation Alberto Gilardino has decided to move to Milan, according to his father.

The 22-year-old hotshot finished second in the Serie A top scorers list this season despite Parma struggling at the wrong end of the table, and has attracted the interest of Europe's biggest sides.

Premiership champions Chelsea have been strongly linked with a move for the precocious striker, with Jose Mourinho admitting he is in the market for a striker, although The Rossoneri have always remained favourites to land the player.

Gilardino's agent recently informed skysports.com that Milan were at the head of the queue for his prized signature despite a rumoured €43 million bid from The Blues, and his father has now echoed his perspective on events.

Whilst proving reluctant to make any official declaration on his son's position, Gianfranco Gilardino insisted that Carlo Ancelotti's side must only find an agreement with Parma if they are to land their man.

"Alberto already decided, he likes Milan although he has never said it officially," Gilardino's father told Corriere dello Sport.

"Only the agreement of Parma is missing, they rightly ask a sum compared to Adriano's valuation.

"Will his next side be Milan? No comment.

"The announcement will be made soon, but it will be made by Alberto."

Parma are currently involved in preparations for their relegation play-off against Bologna, and Gilardino snr is hopeful that his son's future will be resolved before the all-important second leg.

With a host of clubs all across the continent chasing his signature Gilardino has become one of Europe's hottest properties, and his father revealed that he has urged his offspring to remain in Italy.

"I think and hope [it will be resolved] before June 18th when Alberto comes onto the pitch for Parma for the second leg play-off to avoid relegation against Bologna," Gilardino snr continued.

"I can't say a lot, but Milan came in first, then Chelsea, Real Madrid distanced themselves, Juve never made an official offer.

"Inter? It came up three days ago and no-one spoke with me or his agents, I've read it in the papers.

"The only thing I told my son is to stay in Italy, should they allow him to leave it will be a big mistake.

"I'd like him to go to England but after five or six years to learn a language, now it is better he stays in Italy."

Great news, no?

Definitly good news. But the only other team I could see snatching Gila is Juve.

Please use the existing thread on Gilardino, thanx
http://www.milanmania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16801

This all sounds very promising; it's great he has the will and desire to play for Milan

But until I see the annoucement on acmilan.com, I won't accept it's a done deal

I merged a couple of Gila thread for everybodies convenience. Hope noone minds

Does his father want Gila Jr to play for Chelsea because:
a) He wants more money
b) He hates Milan since he is Juventino

if he said he wants to join us i dont think he hates us... maybe as a child he liked juve more... hate is not the right word to use


hes coming here inshallah and hopfully well see a deal being struck between the 2 clubs

Yeah inshallah he does join milan,imagine sheva n gila together,opposing defenders WATCH OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It doesn't matter who he supported as a child, Galliani used to be a Juve supporter.

Originally Posted by Maradona (10)

Does his father want Gila Jr to play for Chelsea because:
a) He wants more money
b) He hates Milan since he is Juventino

not surely what you mean but I don't think Gila's father has ever hinted at him being willing to see his son at Juve. Yes, the whole family seems to support Juve but Gila's father said that they have never come forward with an official offer while Milan did that and that's why they are favourites to sign him.

i believe that gilardino prefers milan, but will milan match parma's demand? another alternative to gilardino is vucinic! he is alot cheaper. tomasson really has to leave.. honestly!

Chelsea could sign Gilardino

http://www.channel4.com/sport/footba...lia/jun8h.html

Milan need to be careful.

No, not careful, just aggressive...and less stingy...just buy the player already Berlu....sheeesh...what are you waiting for? For Chelsea to get him? Gimmie a break...Crespo has maybe 2 years left in him...Gila is at the start of a decade worth of goals...

What i find annoying about this whole situation, is how we're holding off. At the moment we seem to be saying we'll wait until he's played the relegation decider against Bologna. Ok, that's fine ... but then why are there these ultimatums coming from Parma/his agent saying we should get him now before Chelsea swing in ?

If we've agreed with Parma to wait until after these matches, they shouldn't go around offering him to other clubs while we're playing a waiting game.

It's all drawing out far too long and if we don't act soon we'll miss out on him altogether.