Crespo to remain, on loan.

Wierd but that's what his agent has said after a meeting between the two clubs.
This is a good deal obviously as hopefully we're planning on intorducing Gila or someone upfront and the 11m price tag on him was looking a bit of a bad deal for 1 or 2 more seasons as he is nearing the end of his career as a world class striker (can't really think of a great striker over 30) I only hope it's not at the expense of Kaladze. I don't mind if he goes but I'd like to see some transfer funds come our way.

This is a great deal for us. We do not have to pay any transfer fee, and since Kaladze will move the other way, it will give us some extra funds to bid for Gilardino..
What a strike force next year: Crespo/Inzaghi/Sheva/JDT/Gilardino

I think getting Crespo on loan one more year is an excellent deal. Buying him for 10+ million wouldn't be as good because how many good years does he have left? But I doubt we would give Kaladze to Chelsea for just Crespo on one year loan.

I read that Ancelotti would like to have 5 forwards which would be good but It will be hard to keep all five happy. If Gilardino comes to Milan and one striker has to leave I hate to say that it would be Inzaghi. I don't think he would stay here as a 4th/5th striker.

yes this is ideal for us. If crespo's form dips, he can go back to Chelsea BUt again, i hope no gilardino.

Also Brocchi wants to leave milan along with Abbiati

If we don't have to pay them rent it's a great deal but I really doubt that. we'll probably have to pay a sum for his services.

if we don't have to pay rent it would be a stupid deal for chelsea unless they get kaladze for as good as nothing and in the worse case scenario perhaps milan promised to leave Gilardino alone what would clear the way for chelsea (what I doubt since apparantly he doesn't want to leave Italy but you never now...)

Originally Posted by shevagol_7

I think getting Crespo on loan one more year is an excellent deal. Buying him for 10+ million wouldn't be as good because how many good years does he have left? But I doubt we would give Kaladze to Chelsea for just Crespo on one year loan.

I read that Ancelotti would like to have 5 forwards which would be good but It will be hard to keep all five happy. If Gilardino comes to Milan and one striker has to leave I hate to say that it would be Inzaghi. I don't think he would stay here as a 4th/5th striker.

inzaghi is actually undergoing specialized training to account for his lack of match fitness as compared to the other players at this current time. I think by the team the season starts, he will be the one player who will be the most in form because he sorta has a head start over the other players. barring any further injuries, expect him to start alongside shevchenko in the first few games of the season and expect him to score a lot of goals against less fit opponents. once that happens, he will cement his place in the side. considering that milan want to win all three cups next season, having 5 strikers is absolutely vital.

yeah it is great, bying him is to expensive! so y not loaning em :p
now they can spend there tranfer budget to some great youthplayers, who have a great future lying next to them.
(gila,robinho,kompany,diego,...)

Originally Posted by Nadir

inzaghi is actually undergoing specialized training to account for his lack of match fitness as compared to the other players at this current time. I think by the team the season starts, he will be the one player who will be the most in form because he sorta has a head start over the other players. barring any further injuries, expect him to start alongside shevchenko in the first few games of the season and expect him to score a lot of goals against less fit opponents. once that happens, he will cement his place in the side. considering that milan want to win all three cups next season, having 5 strikers is absolutely vital.

I know about Inzaghi's specialized training. Even so I doubt he would be first choice if both Gilardino and Crespo are here next year. They aren't coming to warm the bench.

Originally Posted by Koeke

If we don't have to pay them rent it's a great deal but I really doubt that. we'll probably have to pay a sum for his services.

Milan will be paying Crespo's salary next year. Chelsea was picking up much or most of it this year.

Great news! Stay in Milan Crespo!

Good news indeed. A loan deal was the best possible outcome of this negotiation.

Originally Posted by Ruffian

Milan will be paying Crespo's salary next year. Chelsea was picking up much or most of it this year.

At least he has accepted a salary cut though.

But I guess there was no way Milan would pay him Chelsea wages.

Originally Posted by shoryuken

At least he has accepted a salary cut though.

But I guess there was no way Milan would pay him Chelsea wages.

Chelsea will have close to 140m euros in wages this year according to some reports. I believe that is the highest payroll in the world of football, but I could be wrong

The total wage bill in Chelsea is 170M Euro for 04/05, according to the report just published by English newpaper yesterday.

Milan's wage was 162M for season03/04, the highest among Serie A teams. Guess this number should be somewhat around 150M for 04/05 because there is no championship bonus.

Btw, I find the supposed loan-deal a bit strange: why on earth would Chelsea agree to loan Crespo to us instead of cashing on him? There is no guarantee he will be better than last season.

Today it says no agreement has been reached during yesterday's meeting. Let's wait and see.

Really great news to us... Crespo is a man... after his preformance in Buenos Aires today my prejudice is reinforced so much... we are lucky to have him, he is supreb

Serie A round-up: Crespo to extend Milan loan

Hernan Crespo's agent revealed on Wednesday the striker will stay with Milan next season, but only as part of a loan deal. Crespo spent all of last season on loan at the San Siro after falling out with Blues boss Jose Mourinho and was tipped to make the move permanent in the summer transfer window.



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But now Crespo's representative, Fernando Hidalgo, has said while the Argentine international will stay with the rossoneri for the 2005-2006 campaign, he will do so only by extending his current loan agreement.

"He'll stay with Milan. We'll sort everything out next week. Chelsea want to wait until then to confirm the move," said Hidalgo, who was involved in negotiations between the two clubs on Wednesday.

"Milan have netted another great deal. Crespo will extend his loan period for one more year, then we'll see what happens after the World Cup."

Crespo has publicly repeated his desire to remain with Milan - for whom he has scored 16 goals in 38 games this season - and Hidalgo said the player's wishes played a key role in discussions.

"When a club wants a player and a player wants a club then there are no problems. Crespo's desire was decisive. That is why he has agreed to take another pay-cut, which means his wages will now be entirely paid by Milan."

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