Winter Mercato

Originally Posted by forward

I can understand everything you write, so I guess your English is decent

agreed here Victor,...

so you don't have to go to London anymore to learn English

Originally Posted by e-Milan

agreed here Victor,...

so you don't have to go to London anymore to learn English

unless of course your wife or gf forces you

Berlusconi said, that he has a new transfer policy towards AC Milan: every year new, gifted players will be introduced to the team. They will replace elder players in future.

p/s
Talking to native Englishman is the best way to learn English. (of course, on condition that he or she is not from Manchester )

Yes - Berlu's words, speaking on Italia 7 Gold:

With regards to the team, Berlusconi's plan is that of rejuvenating the squad.

"Our project is that of gradually renewing the squad with the purchase of young talents," he explained.

"I think that next year we shall have to make purchases in defence, since Paolo Maldini and Cafu will hang up their boots.

"In midfield and in attack we're fine."

"I once said that Gourcuff is the new Zidane. I hope I wasn't wrong," concluded Berlusconi.


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He also said one of his sons will become president after him.

Originally Posted by Tobinho

"I once said that Gourcuff is the new Zidane. I hope I wasn't wrong," concluded Berlusconi.

Sounds kinda like a threat, huh? Let's see whether Gourcuff can get his act together or not after this

I think we should seriously take a look at Flamini's situation at Arsenal where there's a contract dispute. With him being available in January for discussions, we could get him on the free next summer as a long term prospect, and his natural versatility is of big benefit in our club. He's managed to break into the Arsenal first team this season (becoming a star like Fabregas) and to do it he's pushed out Gilberto Silva, who we all know is a very good player. At 23 he could be a great long term replacement for someone like Ambro and being French, could help Gourcuff's maturation in Milan.

Originally Posted by ACMILAN1983

I think we should seriously take a look at Flamini's situation at Arsenal where there's a contract dispute. With him being available in January for discussions, we could get him on the free next summer as a long term prospect, and his natural versatility is of big benefit in our club. He's managed to break into the Arsenal first team this season (becoming a star like Fabregas) and to do it he's pushed out Gilberto Silva, who we all know is a very good player. At 23 he could be a great long term replacement for someone like Ambro and being French, could help Gourcuff's maturation in Milan.

Good idea, I think Juve are preparing to launch a bid for him already...

bayern get breno;
we must get sidnei (internacional) or ivanovic to replace maldini
zambrotta for cafu

Originally Posted by Tobinho

Yes - Berlu's words, speaking on Italia 7 Gold:

With regards to the team, Berlusconi's plan is that of rejuvenating the squad.

"Our project is that of gradually renewing the squad with the purchase of young talents," he explained.

"I think that next year we shall have to make purchases in defence, since Paolo Maldini and Cafu will hang up their boots.

"In midfield and in attack we're fine."

"I once said that Gourcuff is the new Zidane. I hope I wasn't wrong," concluded Berlusconi.


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He also said one of his sons will become president after him.

well i truely hope we will chance direction... that we will buy new talents: banega, kompany, mertesaker,......

and gourcuff, give him a chance... IMHO

How long did it take for kaka to play at this level?
I remember Kaka playing with Sheva, he was good but nothing close to how he plays now...
Gourcuff needs 2-3 years to show his abilities

From Berlu's words, it sounds like we can expect a young centre-back and a young right-back either in January of the summer, but that's it.

It probably rules out Banega and Marin since he said the midfield is fine - even though it clearly isn't.

Still we have a few promising youngsters; Gourcuff, Pato, Grimi, Marzoratti and it will be good to get a couple more.

Originally Posted by forward

How long did it take for kaka to play at this level?
I remember Kaka playing with Sheva, he was good but nothing close to how he plays now...
Gourcuff needs 2-3 years to show his abilities

First of all Gourcuff has to play more and when Kaka came to Milan he was treated like a star from the very beginning.

Originally Posted by Victor_Poland

First of all Gourcuff has to play more and when Kaka came to Milan he was treated like a star from the very beginning.

When Kaka came to Milan,there were talks that his going to go straight on loan at PSG since we already had the Untouchable RUI an Rivaldo, but form the first game against Ascoli he showed that what his made of(two assists if I recall) , and he wasnt respected just just for that,he demanded respect. Not like Yoan going public and threatening that his gonna leave.

Kaka was treated like a star,cuz he played like one from the very beginning.

Berlusconi: We would love Ronaldinho

Silvio Berlusconi says that if Ronaldinho were to join the club it would please everyone at the club.

The Barcelona superstar has not been at his best this season and has found a regular starting place hard to come by in recent weeks.

This has further fuelled rumours that he is set to leave the club, with Milan and Chelsea strongly linked as possible destinations.

Milan President Berlusconi has never hidden his admiration for Ronaldinho and he was asked again if he would like to sign the 27-year-old.

“Ronaldinho? If he arrived it would please us a lot,” Berlusconi told the Gazzetta dello Sport.

“However I continue to dream about the trio of Brazilian wonders [Kaka, Ronaldo & Pato] without forgetting the others [Inzaghi & Gilardino].”

Berlusconi also looked ahead to this weekend’s much-anticipated derby clash against Inter, and revealed that the Nerazzurri President Massimo Moratti called him to congratulate him on Sunday’s Club World Cup success over Boca Juniors.

“Moratti called me to compliment us on our victory and to look forward to Sunday,” the ex-Italian prime minister said.

“Inter are playing well, they have an adequate Coach and a passionate president. They have all what is needed to win and I believe they will continue to do so.”

Originally Posted by thomas_h

bayern get breno;
we must get sidnei (internacional) or ivanovic to replace maldini
zambrotta for cafu

Daniel Alves for Cafu at least one very competent player in midfield and one more attacker.

So propose places

1 GK , i was and i am a fan of Dida but we should look in front
1 RB, it isn't so obligatory but i wan't to get Daniel Alves to start attacking more from the wings also
1 CB not old enough to get experiences near Nesta and to be treated by Paolo in the summer or take a solid one like Mexes
1 LB, one of our most important needs, Janku is more attacking, Zambrotta is not bad but i would love to see new blood, unfortunately we lost Abidal who would be excellent.
1 MF for replacing Pirlo and Seedorf, we also lost Snejder, Gourcuff must sure take much more time, i believe a lot in him
1 FW we need a FW, a scorer, the one who would have an erotic relationship with scoring Villa? I don't think we should keep Oliveira, i also think that Inzaghi will play less as the time goes time and you cannot count on on injury probe Ronaldo. If Pato would be ok otherwise 2.

For those saying two much strikers i respond: Ibrahimovic, Crespo, Suazo, Recoba, Cruz, Adriano, Inter had 6 strikers.... even Tomasson in his late would give us some solutions to our scoring problems he is doing well in Villareal.