Abbiati And Emre To Swap Clubs?

Abbiati And Emre To Swap Clubs?

11/5/2004 12:21:00 PM

AC Milan reserve keeper Christian Abbiati, and not Sebastian Frey, appears to be the man Inter have chosen to replace out-of-favour Francesco Toldo, reports Italian daily ‘il Corriere dello Sport.’

Abbiati, who was AC Milan’s starting keeper in their triumphant 1998/99 Scudetto campaign, would join the Nerazzurri in exchange for Turkish midfielder Emre, who represents that midfield option currently lacking in Ancelotti’s mighty squad.

This wouldn’t be the first swap deal between the two Milan rival clubs, if it eventually goes through.

Previously they exchanged a series of players, with the most famous swap being Francesco Coco to Inter in exchange for Clarence Seedorf to Milan. We all know who got the better out of that deal.

If Abbiati ends up joining Inter, Toldo will probably pack his bags and move to one between Fiorentina, that would be a return to his origins for the veteran keeper, and Spanish giants Barcelona.

Source: Goal.com

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Just saw this on Goal.com and it maybe just a load of BS.

Seriously, I think in the long run this might be a good deal. Granted, I'll be absolutely gutted to see Abbiati in the colors of FC Perdenti, but if we can get Emre in return why not?

We have be looking for a player who can play on the left side of midfield (well Seedorf ain't really a leftie), and it seems likely that Serginho will be leaving at the end of the season. A swap with the evil cousins for the little Turk looks enticing indeed. Remember all those ex-Interisti whose careers have rocketed after switching colors from blue to red?

Emre will be the ideal replacement for Sergio.

Act fast Galliani!

yeah i agree i think it would be a good deal, maybe we should start by asking for adriano first ... emre can be option no.2 hehe

...Toldo will probably pack his bags and move...

I read somewhere that Toldo will join Arsenal in January...
And his agent already negotiates with the English club...

emre? milan dont need any 2nd class player, about andriano? yes i agree lol

2nd class?! Are you insane?! This player is simply amazing, last year he was riddiled with injuries, but the year before he was astounding as he was in the World Cup with Turkey..

A second class rating of Emre is simply illogical, he is an awesome awesome player and I would love to say Bon Voyage to Abbiati and give a big hello and pat on the back to Emre who honestly needs to leave Inter espiecially considering what he's done and how badly they've treated him there.

i've been wanting emre here for 3 seasons now. if possible we should do it.

I agree with this.
I like Emre and I will be happy if he come to Milan.
But if Abbiati goes to Inter then we will have to buy new goalkeeper, because Fiori is old.

emre is a good player and milan will improve play in the midfield and of course
creating chances for a lot of goal.......


MILAN FOREVER ROCK THE WORLD

i always liked emre. he's a skilled version of gattusso without the bite that gattuso has. i always wanted him to come to milan but to see abbiati in inter colours would be sad indeed. then again, abbiati is useless to us right now.

but why do this trade when dhorasso is still waiting?

I wish is all I can say, Abbiati for Emre I would take anyday of the week. Let's not forget that Serginho will not last much longer and Milan are for whatever reasons obviously not happy with D'horasoo.

Ha! This would be excellent, out of the players Inter has, Emre has been my "hope we get him" in a messed up player exchange. Of course, Adriano, Stankovic, etc. are all great but there's not been a chance Inter would give them up (yet). Looking through their rooster, it just had to be young Emre- a great player contributing in both directions.
So yeah, go ahead with the deal. Abbiati wanted out so I don't mind. It's a shame his developement stopped on our bench.

yeah i read the statement from ancelotti saying abiati won't be leaving but frankly if this comes up we should do it. Abiati has been great in the past but the ease at which Dida unsurpped him is worrying, he seems a tad whiney and most people would hope when Dida finishes (which won't be for 3-5 season after this) that we would go for someone better anyway. Emre is one of those players that could be total world class, on a good day I remember maradona watching him.

From Channel4:

Abbiati untouchable say Milan Thursday 18 November, 2004

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Milan have issued a statement insisting that Christian Abbiati won’t leave the club in January.

The goalkeeper has been heavily linked with an exit given that he has spent the last two years as reserve to Dida.

But the Italian champions have today claimed that the international will remain with them at the San Siro.

"Reports are suggesting that Christian Abbiati will be sold but that is not the reality of the situation," the outfit stated.

"Abbiati is not available for transfer. There has never been any contact or negotiations with any other clubs regarding a move."

Abbiati has been associated with a host of clubs over the last year but Milan have managed to keep hold of him.

Sampdoria, Arsenal and Palermo have all shown an interest in the highly-rated shot-stopper in the past.

While whispers over recent weeks claimed that Abbiati could move to city rivals Inter, in a swap deal with Turkish midfielder Emre.

emre will be a good addition to our squad. but i don't want to see abbiati leave, not that fiori is old, he is just not reliable, in my opinion. i support him only because he is one of us.

Best moment for abbiati:

Milan - Inter CL semi final. performed some AMAZING saves to lead us into the Final. With no attitude problems whatsoever.

He is one of us. As much as i want Emre - I cannot turn my back on our boy Abbiati. He helped us MANY MANY times. I am sad that his career is kinda halted but please don't go to Inter! PLEASE! I F...ING HATE INTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!