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hitmannq8 · 12-12-2008, 07:59

After many websites reported this rumour, now it seems much closer to being official after the recent Gazzetta article. Now, Galliani has confirmed the deal:

Negotiations are at an advanced stage,” Vice President Adriano Galliani beamed on Sky Italia.

“The lad will arrive in Milan on Sunday and will undergo his medical the following day. If everything goes according to plan, the deal will be finalized.

“I usually only talk after seeing a signature, but I can reveal that we are almost there…”

“Given that we cannot register him and then loan him out, we are keen to go down the same path we followed last year with Pato,” he explained.

“He will be at Milanello from mid-January to train with the rest of the squad, and he will fully become a Rossonero next July.”

Just a question for the Italian speaking fans..in the Italian news papers it says he's going to arrive on LUNEDI, isn't that Monday? Why do all the English news articles claim he's coming on Sunday?

Hasan Rossonero · 12-12-2008, 08:10

Lunedi is Monday.

I think that is when his medical is, and he arrives on Sunday.

Siregar · 12-12-2008, 08:56

I am still waiting for official news.

rosoneri_11 · 12-12-2008, 10:11

I hope everything to go well and finally be official.Thats a real transfer, not over 30, young and promising.And i have a very good feeling about him.
Thats what Milan needs young and fresh players not players that are carbage on their teams and are not needed.

K77SH C · 12-12-2008, 17:27

Heres some videos on youtube

Thiago playing it cool against Ronaldo, not impressed with the first touch though.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=SN-IsAH_Z0U

Thiago in action
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JW6KeoEeGb0
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=17oqNrAM3RQ

Seems confident on the ball, good header and can time a tackle. Lets see..

Siregar · 12-12-2008, 17:51

From all Thiago Silva's youtubes I've watched, there were rarely occasions when Silva did tackles. What I saw from all his highlights is that he is very fast, good at covering and timing and his ability to read the game is decent.

Lebanese · 13-12-2008, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by K77SH C

Heres some videos on youtube

Thiago playing it cool against Ronaldo, not impressed with the first touch though.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=SN-IsAH_Z0U

Thiago in action
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JW6KeoEeGb0
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=17oqNrAM3RQ

Seems confident on the ball, good header and can time a tackle. Lets see..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1deI...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17oqNrAM3RQ
he can shoot too, enjoy. he seems confident. i think we got our guy

Mystik · 13-12-2008, 12:43

ON THIAGO SILVA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlo Ancelotti

“He’s a central defender, very strong and was elected as best Brazilian player of the year last season. Right now he’s the best player around. Milan made an investment for the future. In the meantime he will train with the squad and will be able to play friendly games with his team-mates.”

acmilan.com

Mystik · 14-12-2008, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Channel4.com

Thiago Silva: Milan are a dream
Sunday 14 December, 2008
Thiago Silva has arrived in Italy to complete his transfer and admits, “every Brazilian dreams of playing for Milan.”

The 26-year-old defender is the latest addition to the Rossoneri’s Selecao contingent after Kaka, Ronaldinho, Alexandre Pato, Nelson Dida and Emerson.

He had been tracked by Inter and Villarreal, but the Fluminense man chose Milan despite the limits on non-EU players meaning he cannot play until next season.

“I will do everything I can to be the heir to Paolo Maldini, even if he is unique and cannot be repeated,” said Thiago Silva.

“I promise to do my best and to stay at Milan for as long as possible. Every Brazilian dreams of playing for them.

“I am happy to be in Italy and chose Milan because they are a great club.”

He will undergo a medical over the next day or so and then put pen to paper on a contract. No details have been confirmed, but Milan are expected to pay £9m on a four-year deal worth £2.2m per season.

“He is a great central defender who was voted Brazilian player of the year last term. Right now he is the best player around,” said Carlo Ancelotti in Saturday’s Press conference.

“Milan have made an excellent investment for the future. In the meantime he will train with the squad and can play in friendly games.”

http://www.channel4.com/sport/footba...ia/dec14j.html

boring · 14-12-2008, 14:06

Just watching some of his videos posted above. I think I can happily say our search for a striker has finally come to an end with Thiago Silva's signing. Oh wait....

Gabriel489 · 15-12-2008, 03:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by boring

Just watching some of his videos posted above. I think I can happily say our search for a striker has finally come to an end with Thiago Silva's signing. Oh wait....

Well, if thats the case, I better don't show any of Franco's youtube video to my son, as it only shows the goals he scored instead of making defensive stops.

Tony75 · 15-12-2008, 05:11

Yeah, the Gazzetta video has him just scoring goals. At least it gives another offensive option in corners and frees. He has good reading of the game, but his clearances need a bit of work.

Nalx · 15-12-2008, 07:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by boring

Just watching some of his videos posted above. I think I can happily say our search for a striker has finally come to an end with Thiago Silva's signing. Oh wait....

Great signing, he can become an extra striker Carletto could use apart from Ambrosini

Shevchenko7 · 19-12-2008, 06:10

AC Brazil continues haha.. not complaining though, they've served us well in recent years. I'm looking forward to seein this guy in action for Milan.

Giovanni · 19-12-2008, 06:18

Apart from the qualities you all mentioned, this guy seems to have leadership. That's a very rare and important quality in defenders.

12-12-2008, 07:59	#1
hitmannq8 Registered User Join Date: 10 2004 Location: Montreal, Kuwait Fave Players: Kaka, Nesta, Rui Costa, Pato, Robinho	Thiago Silva After many websites reported this rumour, now it seems much closer to being official after the recent Gazzetta article. Now, Galliani has confirmed the deal: Negotiations are at an advanced stage,” Vice President Adriano Galliani beamed on Sky Italia. “The lad will arrive in Milan on Sunday and will undergo his medical the following day. If everything goes according to plan, the deal will be finalized. “I usually only talk after seeing a signature, but I can reveal that we are almost there…” “Given that we cannot register him and then loan him out, we are keen to go down the same path we followed last year with Pato,” he explained. “He will be at Milanello from mid-January to train with the rest of the squad, and he will fully become a Rossonero next July.” Just a question for the Italian speaking fans..in the Italian news papers it says he's going to arrive on LUNEDI, isn't that Monday? Why do all the English news articles claim he's coming on Sunday?

12-12-2008, 17:27	#5
K77SH C Registered User Join Date: 06 2004 Location: England Fave Players: Kaka, Gourcuff and Cissokho	Heres some videos on youtube Thiago playing it cool against Ronaldo, not impressed with the first touch though. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=SN-IsAH_Z0U Thiago in action http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JW6KeoEeGb0 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=17oqNrAM3RQ Seems confident on the ball, good header and can time a tackle. Lets see.. __________________ Its SPEEDORF actually

14-12-2008, 14:06	#10
boring Registered User Join Date: 09 2008 Location: India Fave Players: Kaka, Ronaldinho, Pirlo, Iniesta, Nesta, Maldini	Just watching some of his videos posted above. I think I can happily say our search for a striker has finally come to an end with Thiago Silva's signing. Oh wait.... __________________ Yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

15-12-2008, 05:11	#12
Tony75 Registered User Join Date: 05 1999 Location: Dublin, Ireland Fave Players: Pato, Silva, Abate	Yeah, the Gazzetta video has him just scoring goals. At least it gives another offensive option in corners and frees. He has good reading of the game, but his clearances need a bit of work. __________________ The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The next best time is right now.

19-12-2008, 06:18	#15
Giovanni Registered User Join Date: 06 2003 Location: Torino, Italia Fave Players: Gli Immortali/ Gli Invincibili/ I Meravigliosi	Apart from the qualities you all mentioned, this guy seems to have leadership. That's a very rare and important quality in defenders. __________________ MILAN: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES

12-12-2008, 08:10	#2
Hasan Rossonero Registered User Join Date: 12 2004 Location: Canada Fave Players: Rivera, Maldini, Del Piero, Baggio, Nesta, Pirlo	Lunedi is Monday. I think that is when his medical is, and he arrives on Sunday.

12-12-2008, 08:56	#3
Siregar Registered User Join Date: 02 2007 Location: Franken Fave Players: Marco Ezio FOSSATI & Simone Andrea GANZ	I am still waiting for official news.

12-12-2008, 10:11	#4
rosoneri_11 Registered User Join Date: 01 2006 Location: I'm behind you! Fave Players: P.Maldini,Gattuso,Van Basten	I hope everything to go well and finally be official.Thats a real transfer, not over 30, young and promising.And i have a very good feeling about him. Thats what Milan needs young and fresh players not players that are carbage on their teams and are not needed.

12-12-2008, 17:51	#6
Siregar Registered User Join Date: 02 2007 Location: Franken Fave Players: Marco Ezio FOSSATI & Simone Andrea GANZ	From all Thiago Silva's youtubes I've watched, there were rarely occasions when Silva did tackles. What I saw from all his highlights is that he is very fast, good at covering and timing and his ability to read the game is decent.

19-12-2008, 06:10	#14
Shevchenko7 Registered User Join Date: 03 2003 Location: Adelaide (Australia) Fave Players: Kaka', Inzaghi, Pato	AC Brazil continues haha.. not complaining though, they've served us well in recent years. I'm looking forward to seein this guy in action for Milan.

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