I never really liked Rui Costa, but a great player nonetheless, very loyal (Y) any idea why he cancelled?

guess he wants first team football before he retires. I really need to find out about this Gourcuff guy.. rony, go open a thread or something.

I never really liked Rui Costa, but a great player nonetheless, very loyal (Y) any idea why he cancelled?

He wants to comeback to Benfica :)

And yeah, i understand you didn't like him to much, he clearly wasn't at his best at Milan, but man, i tell you, at the days of Fiorentina and in the NT, during that time, he was absolutely FANTASTIC!

that's why I didn't like him... underachieving bastard :(





j/k. he did pick it up and became a useful sub over the past 2 seasons (Y) good luck to him

just read that he's close to signing for Benfica. everyone's happy I guess :p

when he officially leave, we officially sign Yoann Gourcuff are the latest rumours.. Damn who's this kid :(

hes a kid you'll see playing at arsenal next season :(

Sheva extends his decision deadline to tomorrow... said he's meeting with Galliani Friday evening... everyone pray :(

www.acmilan.com

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just had a brainwave that I cant believe I never connected before

!

You guys have Milan Lab
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Johnathan Woodgate is a perrenial IR candidate
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Johnathan Woodgate when he plays is an excellent defender
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You guys could get Johnathan Woodgate for dirt cheap

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He goes to Milan, stays fit, revives his career and you get a great defender for virtually nothing

Am I alone on this one? Id love to see Woody back to his best

by the way, good luck with keeping Sheva. I hope the guy extends

meh Milan Lab is magical but come on.. :(


neways, Sheva's leaving, Im 90% sure. The latest rumours suggest that Sheva wants to go but the board want to make him hand in a transfer request so that the fans wouldnt blame the management if he was sold.

Gourcuff is a midfield playmaker. He's playing for the French U21 team in the U21 tournament.

Sheva Confirms Exit (http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=390247&CPID=21&clid=120&lid=2&title=SHEVA+CONFIRMS+MILAN+EXIT)

Serie A just lost one of its best and most classiest players :(

We will miss you Sheva :( Good luck at Chelsea.

:(:(:( still love him, ****in legend :Bow:

Another one leaving Italy. (N)

I can't imagine a Milan team without Sheva.
But hey, maybe it's the right time to move on. He turns 30 this year so it's the last chance to receive big money in return.

You will recieve bigtime cash for this. Like 30 million + Gallas

Gourcuff, Crespo, Sneijder, Gallas, Lugano, Toni, pretty much anyone you want can affordably be bought

Like vince says, its a great time to cash in on his talent. Hopefully, when he is 34-35 he can come back for half a season and retire a Milanista

I hope we get Toni actually, since him and Gila apparently have a good relationship on the NT... and having Kaka behind you helps. and we need a new left back. Janku's going to Roma, Maldini's injury prone and Serginho's getting way too old (although usually you would've never guessed that he's like 34)

Toni + Gila wont work.

Latest links us up with Adriano.

**** all. Dammit Sheva, DAMN.

and Janku's not going to Roma. you constantly get pissed at Carlo for not playing him when he hasnt been 100% for the whole of last season.

he definately accepts that and next year he'll be our new LB. I may sound like Galliani, but he's going to be a great signing for next season.

Oh, the #10 is available now. Would you keep it for a new star or hand it to Ricardino? I'd give it to him. Hopefully, he'll end up a Milan legend.

I'll kill myself if we get Zlatan. I will seriously abandon Milan :(

and Janku as new LB, sweet ******* ass (Y) and if Kaka wants the #10, why the hell not, it's available

you guys r in a meesiled situation for a strikaer :dragan:

If gallas signs and Jankulovski stays, suddenly your defense goes from being old as dirt to being an average of what, five years younger? Thats a hell of a coup for not having to buy a single defender

Carlo has lined up a lot of changes for next season. The best decision he has made, to me, is to free Pirlo from defensive duty. Others well include a more vital role for Janks.

This certainly means a new DM is coming.

And really man, I hate Zlatan to hell as well, but I've been saying all the while, he has EVERYTHING to be the best striker in the world. The skills, the physique. He just needs to polish a little here and there.

I dont think he'll come though. My dream remains Ronaldinho :D

Kaka--Ronaldinho

Gilardino

my dream was to have Ronnie and Kaka backing Sheva :(

Im really surprised at how you arent mad at Sheva at all.

dude, for all that he's done for us, he's earned the right to do whatever he wants now. you're just mad because he said HE'D LIKE to become a Milan legend like Maldini and Baresi. he never promised to become one or anything. your family is more important than your job. plain and simple. and the way Sheva's handled the situation with the fans has been class. he didn't turn his back on us and just walk away, he faced the fans, the board, everyone and made his feelings clear. prime example of why he's the best player in the world on AND off the pitch.

Milan is interested in Drogba (H)

Sheva to Chelsea in exchange for cash and drogba :rockman:

Gallas has all but signed for Milan. If anyone goes the other way, it will be him for sure

dude, for all that he's done for us, he's earned the right to do whatever he wants now. you're just mad because he said HE'D LIKE to become a Milan legend like Maldini and Baresi. he never promised to become one or anything. your family is more important than your job. plain and simple. and the way Sheva's handled the situation with the fans has been class. he didn't turn his back on us and just walk away, he faced the fans, the board, everyone and made his feelings clear. prime example of why he's the best player in the world on AND off the pitch.
spoken like a true man, not some childish fool who lacks the first concept of how significant a family is. If I could rep you for that post, I would without a moments hesitation

Its all very convenient to label the move as one purely done for money, but that contract he passed up at Milan was what, the higest ever offered by the club?

does Gallas play RB? I remember seeing him there once or twice before... unless I'm mistaking him with Geremi... :|

Gallas-Nesta-Kaladze-Jankulovski (Y)



and don't get me wrong about Sheva, of course I'm mad that he's leaving, but I'm not mad at him

Yeah, he is no stranger to the RB role, both this last season and a few back when he was first coming into the fold. I think as late as the last Ranieri year (2 years ago) he was first option ahead of Melchiot, and eventhough playing him as a fullback was the reason he felt so unappreciated at Chelsea, I think he likes playing the rightside better than the left

His crossing isnt exactly there, but the guys pace and physicality make him the best all around defender in the world. And I say that without a bit of exagguration. Youre getting him while he is still only 28, and if I had to guess, I would think he will have the longevity and success Thuram has had into his 30's at Juve. Anyway you cut it, he is going to be a huge hit, and im glad that if he had to move anywhere, he chose Milan

does Gallas play RB? I remember seeing him there once or twice before... unless I'm mistaking him with Geremi... :|

Gallas-Nesta-Kaladze-Jankulovski (Y)



and don't get me wrong about Sheva, of course I'm mad that he's leaving, but I'm not mad at him
Gallas wouldnt move though just to play at RB.

There must be some sought of unwritten agreement that he will be at CB, because that is where he wants to play.

Kaladze > Gallas. no deal :(

We're being linked with Stevie G today (Y)(Y)(Y)


However, a candidate for Real presidency promised Kaka for Real. I know he's committed his career to Milan and all that but so did Sheva.. I dont trust anyone anymore :(

Naw! No Gerrard!

Looks like we're gonna net around £40m for Sheva. Straight cash though. No Gallas or Crespo or DROGBA :| Thank god.


Rui Costa actually spoke of Zlatan replacing Sheva. However he said its better we partner Gilardino and Pippo. Yeah right Rui (H)


Im still hoping something will develop from the Gerrard rumours though nothing is likely to happen. We'd have the strongest midfield with his addition.

Dida

Cafu/Oddo-Nesta-Kaladze-Jankulovski

Gattuso

Gerrard----Pirlo----Seedorf

Kaka

Gilardino

Or we can have Zlatan ;) But then Rony wont follow Milan anymore and its gonna be me againts the world :(

and sorry for lately posting alot of Real Madrid Thread-esque posts. :jap:

I still support Milan ya know.

yeah.. didnt say otherwise :)

hahaha Drogba-[7]. Stop playing FM. Gerrard...Ronaldinho...why the hell would they want to move to Italy based on their situations at their current clubs and the state of Italian football at the moment.

so I guess Milan will just keep the money from the Sheva transfer in the bank then.

or pay off their probable huge debts.

']Looks like we're gonna net around £40m for Sheva. Straight cash though. No Gallas or Crespo or DROGBA :| Thank god.
You do realize that Gallas would arguably be your best defender and Crespo arguably your best striker the second they arrive, right

some of you seem to be missing the poing. Gallas is one of the best defenders in the world. Thats the world, not Chelsea, not England, the world. A defense that included John Terry and Ricardo Carvalho looked lost without him. Thats how immense a presence he is

Balla, I think he was just referring to Drogba.

yeah, haha (H)

but Gallas and Crespo wont become our best in their positions. Its still Nesta and Gilardino.



and talking about debts, no man. Milan arent a selling club. Milan dont sell players to cover debts. Come on, Berlusconi is a rich guy. I think he's only second to Roman in the world of football. And he's not far off. Now he's committed 100% to Milan and no more in politics, we'll see his spending power.

I would prefer Crespo over Gilardino atm.

definately. Crespo's a beast in front of goal (Y)

']yeah, haha (H)

but Gallas and Crespo wont become our best in their positions. Its still Nesta and Gilardino.



and talking about debts, no man. Milan arent a selling club. Milan dont sell players to cover debts. Come on, Berlusconi is a rich guy. I think he's only second to Roman in the world of football. And he's not far off. Now he's committed 100% to Milan and no more in politics, we'll see his spending power.

You have no idea about Gallas. He's quality.

And Berlusconi is worth nearly $13 billion you say?

Yes, in 2004 Berlusconi's net worth was 10 billion dollar.

bah, we couldn't even get Gallas in the deal :(

I know Gallas is great man. But as Balla said, if he signed, he'll be signed as a CB and Nesta is without a doubt the best in the world.

About Crespo over Gilardino, goals prove everything, and Gila certainly has more than Crespo.

ya but in all the big games this season Gila sucked. not one goal in the CL and I dont think he scores a single goal against Juve or Inter.

meanwhile, Crespo scored both goals over ManU in the CL last season, scored a brace in the finals, scored 10+ (I think) goals in Serie A... meh



and if we get Gallas, stick him in the middle with Nesta. move Kaladze to left back and make him play more defensively and put a more attacking right back... Janku can play on the right, cant he? :p

I think so, but guys like him are best used in their best position methinks. Gallas would be welcome, our defense is old and we need an asset like him. He can get a few games as a CB since Nesta wont stay fit the whole season.

And Gila didnt score a single goal in any of our classicos if i recall correctly. Crespo, in the other hand, is the big game player.

yeah so is Sheva :(

SUPER big game player. Dammit Sheva.


Neways, Rui's replacement is almost confirmed. Yoann Gourcuff. He featured for France in the U-21 Euro's.

He has already decided its Milan he wants and now we have to reach an agreement with Rennes.


btw, none you have talked about Sheva's replacement. You guys cant be serious about Crespo? :| You want him to replace Sheva??

You dont want Crespo? After the goals he scored for your club? And you have the nerve to describe that move as ":|"

:| :| :|

hes still frigging banging them in, and hes free, for god's sake. Most teams should only be so lucky to have a natural like him just begging to play for their club

Id say they'd want him but not as Shevas replacement

yeah Balla.. you always misunderstand me :(

Well, I doubt very much Milan are going to "replace" Shevchenko. Mostly because Arsenal or Barca wont part with Henry or Eto'o and to me those are the only two on his level right now.

If you get VanNistelrooy it would be a good start, but he is just a poacher, not the total forward that Sheva is. I virtually guarantee that Crespo would score 15, probably more, next season for you. When you add that to the fact that he has no transfer fee, its a no-brainer

Crespo is a poacher as well!

Milan need a second striker. I agree with you, Sheva is irreplaceable. That means we can get somebody like Cassano to play second striker and then splash all the cash for a great DM (Diarra, Gerrard) or RB (Alves, Oddo).

I pray to god Gerrard joins Milan :(

Yea keep prayin Gerrard will never leave Liverpool.

']Crespo is a poacher as well!

Milan need a second striker. I agree with you, Sheva is irreplaceable. That means we can get somebody like Cassano to play second striker and then splash all the cash for a great DM (Diarra, Gerrard) or RB (Alves, Oddo).

I pray to god Gerrard joins Milan :(

Cassano + CASH for Kaká :D

Cassano + CASH for Kaká :D

Cassano isn't even good enough to polish Kaka's shoes.

cassano, on his day, would have kaka holding his jock. jk. i'll chalk that comment up to ignorance.

cassano would be absolutely great for milan, if you ask me. we need to get cassano back in italy for the future. if he could pair up with gila that would be incredible, not to mention with kaka.

If he can show the same kind of form he did back at Roma he would be welcome. If he shows the same kind of attitude aswell, then he can **** off.

Torres scored againts Ukraine last night, great goal as well (Y)

I agree he's a bit overrated but I've seen him play a lot, and he's not bad at all really.

The latest rumours strongly suggest that Sheva's replacement will in fact be El Nino, Fernando Torres.

An agreement has been reached with Atletico Madrid and the price will be a crazy €30m with Torres earning a contract of between €3m and €3.5m a season.

The announcement will be made after the World Cup or after Spain are eliminated because they dont want to distract Torres like how Real Madrid have been trying to distract Kaká.

Personally I think its a super huge risk but their aint many good strikers available at the moment. Considering we got about €60m for Sheva. The price aint that worrying.

I hope he comes and freaking wears the #7.

I read Ze Roberto is close to signing a two year deal with Milan. He'd be a great fit considering his age. ;)

']Considering we got about €60m for Sheva. The price aint that worrying.


More like 30 million? or was that pounds?

yeah I read that Ze Roberto is interesting Milan at the moment. Im growing tired of these freebies. I havent really seen him play. Though he starts for the national team, I know for a fact that Juninho is better. care to tell more about him Vince?



About the Sheva deal, there has been no official figure. English press say "more than £30m" while Italian press say £45m (about €60m). I choose to believe the Italian one since come on, Sheva's the best in the world. £30m aint enough. The negotiations were also smooth as hell.

isn't ZeRo basically exactly the same as Serginho? attacking left wing back, can play left wing... :|

and 30M Euros for Torres? :| **** that

he is younger, I guess (H)

age is a non-factor at Milan. we got magical Milan Lab :evil:


€30m for Torres is crazy, I know. But with Berlu back, I dont think money is an issue.

I used to really have the hots for Torres, till I came to my senses and realized the guy is overrated as hell. Cassano would be just as effective and probably 20% of that riddiculous sum. On top of that, you have the problem of league adjustment with Torres and Spain to Italy will not be a smooth one. Cassano already knows Italy and would, im sure, be happy to get back into his element

If he can show the same kind of form he did back at Roma he would be welcome. If he shows the same kind of attitude aswell, then he can **** off.
Milan have proper leaders (Gattuso, Nesta, Maldini aka Mr. Class himself) on the pitch. Roma had a talented but petulant douche leading their team. I dont think his attitude would be a problem

We've just signed Yoann Gourcuff for €3m. Great deal. "Il Nuovo Zidane" is his tagline. Haha

He's a legend on FM. I've worked with him before.

thats a good sign.

very rarely does FM fail you (H)

next signing: Nikiforenko :rockman:

why dont you guys get meesas. from the videos i've seen, hes decent and plays well in net and as a strikaer :boohoo:

The Italian 'expert' here on the Beebs broadcast stateside claimed that your team, of all teams, will likely get off the lightest and has very little chance of actually being relegated.

according the Italian press today, and the 30 charges the governing body lined up, Juve are in real danger of doing the drop

whatever it is, suddenly Im all worried.

but its weird, how are we involved in match-fixing when we have not won anything the past two years..?

Kaká signed a new deal till 2011 to quash rumours that he's about to join Real.

I hate that Real candidate who tried to approach Kaká illegally. He told the media he had already reached an agreement with Kaká. Now great, everyone knows you're a liar.

']Kaká signed a new deal till 2011 to quash rumours that he's about to join Real.

I hate that Real candidate who tried to approach Kaká illegally. He told the media he had already reached an agreement with Kaká. Now great, everyone knows you're a liar.

Dont lie man, dont be a victim, Ramon Calderon never said Kaka was signed, he only said he was interested in Kaká and he would try to talk with Milan, thats all.

I read somewhere that he announced Kaká had agreed a contract of €6m a season till 2011 and the agreement was reached with Kaká's father who is also his agent or something.

And all the Wenger stuff. Wenger is impossible. I've been following the elections quite closely and they are all promising smoke and air. I'd be worried if I was a Real fan having all these liars competing to be the President.

']I read somewhere that he announced Kaká had agreed a contract of €6m a season till 2011 and the agreement was reached with Kaká's father who is also his agent or something.

And all the Wenger stuff. Wenger is impossible. I've been following the elections quite closely and they are all promising smoke and air. I'd be worried if I was a Real fan having all these liars competing to be the President.

Noone lied yet.

Noone promised Kaká, only promised trying to sign him.

About Wenger, Villar Mir didnt said "Its signed", only the press said its done 100%, unlike other rumours, the Wenger thing looks 100% done if Villar Mir wins. Press announces today that will be official the next week. What wenger said about this? He did not said that he wont go to Real Madrid, and he didnt said "its sure i will be in Arsenal next season" so its very easy to see Wenger could come :)

I guess the stories I've been reading are not true then. You should know better since your the Madridista (Y)


Neways, we just got Brocchi back from Fiorentina as well as Pasquale Foggia.

Foggia seems interesting. A winger who is dubbed as one of the next big Italian stars. I hope we can give him a few minutes. Especially since we dont have any wingers.

Yea I will backup Crus here, I have not read anything about Calderon saying that he singed Kaka. He just said he wanted to sign him. His also got the Wenger news right.

Hey i am new here.

Have someone now how much money is Kaka going to earn with his new contract????

''know'' sorry

nope. no financial details regarding his latest contract.

Im guessing around the €5m/year mark.

welcome to the boards (Y)

Yeah Milan almost never talk about the financial agreements with the press.

most clubs dont. dont really know why though

How much is Sheva going to earn at Chealsea?, because i heard that Silvio offered him a lot of money to stay.

Media say Silvio offered £115,000 a week.

Chelsea offered £130,000.


But I doubt it was for the money. That backstabbing git...

Oh yes, i know it wasnt for money.

I heard Kaka's getting around 6M Euros/year

This scandal thing is ruining everything. Until its all clear, we wont be getting any players I guess.

I've been hearing Torres and Maxi lately. I dont really rate Maxi but I really want Torres. I dont exactly know why. I somehow agree he's overrated and all. I just feel he has the potential.

Bored.. Decided to sum up some rumours..

The first is obviously Fernando Torres. Milan offered some €20m for him but Man Utd now lead with about €30m + Ruud. It doesnt look good currently for us. However if we miss out on him, that Ajax kid looks great. Klass Jan Huntelaar. Being linked with Fiorentina at the moment. I hope we can get him if we fail with Torres.

The second target is not surprising at all, considering his age, price and nationality, Ze Roberto of Bayern. Will be coming on a free. Apparently Leonardo said he's coming to Milan on some TV show or something. I dont know how good he is, but I know he's a winger but can also play in the center like for Brazil. Good sub for all Janks, Seedorf, Serginho and Pirlo.

Next is Maxi Rodriguez. Not entirely impressed by him. Im convinced he's a one hit wonder. Milan apparently are working on a package deal together with Torres. Right winger. I guess with Ze Roberto also bought, we could use a whole new system altogether. I hope he doesnt arrive but wouldnt mind as long as Torres comes.

Lastly its Oddo of Lazio. IMO Italy's best RB but somehow doesnt start for Lippi. He's not young though. 29 years old or so. Would probably cost around €4m but Lazio arent willing to sell though Oddo himself has stated a few times he wants to come.

']Bored.. Decided to sum up some rumours..

The first is obviously Fernando Torres. Milan offered some €20m for him but Man Utd now lead with about €30m + Ruud. It doesnt look good currently for us. However if we miss out on him, that Ajax kid looks great. Klass Jan Huntelaar. Being linked with Fiorentina at the moment. I hope we can get him if we fail with Torres.

The second target is not surprising at all, considering his age, price and nationality, Ze Roberto of Bayern. Will be coming on a free. Apparently Leonardo said he's coming to Milan on some TV show or something. I dont know how good he is, but I know he's a winger but can also play in the center like for Brazil. Good sub for all Janks, Seedorf, Serginho and Pirlo.

Next is Maxi Rodriguez. Not entirely impressed by him. Im convinced he's a one hit wonder. Milan apparently are working on a package deal together with Torres. Right winger. I guess with Ze Roberto also bought, we could use a whole new system altogether. I hope he doesnt arrive but wouldnt mind as long as Torres comes.

Lastly its Oddo of Lazio. IMO Italy's best RB but somehow doesnt start for Lippi. He's not young though. 29 years old or so. Would probably cost around €4m but Lazio arent willing to sell though Oddo himself has stated a few times he wants to come.

Hey so what the heck is Silvio waiting for?????? we are running without time here a we have just signed a single player. We need at least one striker, a right-back and maybe a center- back for the future, right now Nesta and Kaladze are doing it great.

With Milan possibly getting relegated....

I feel Kaka heart changing :bob:


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']Bored.. Decided to sum up some rumours..

The first is obviously Fernando Torres. Milan offered some €20m for him but Man Utd now lead with about €30m + Ruud. It doesnt look good currently for us. However if we miss out on him, that Ajax kid looks great. Klass Jan Huntelaar. Being linked with Fiorentina at the moment. I hope we can get him if we fail with Torres.

The second target is not surprising at all, considering his age, price and nationality, Ze Roberto of Bayern. Will be coming on a free. Apparently Leonardo said he's coming to Milan on some TV show or something. I dont know how good he is, but I know he's a winger but can also play in the center like for Brazil. Good sub for all Janks, Seedorf, Serginho and Pirlo.

Next is Maxi Rodriguez. Not entirely impressed by him. Im convinced he's a one hit wonder. Milan apparently are working on a package deal together with Torres. Right winger. I guess with Ze Roberto also bought, we could use a whole new system altogether. I hope he doesnt arrive but wouldnt mind as long as Torres comes.

Lastly its Oddo of Lazio. IMO Italy's best RB but somehow doesnt start for Lippi. He's not young though. 29 years old or so. Would probably cost around €4m but Lazio arent willing to sell though Oddo himself has stated a few times he wants to come.

Maxi is a great player, and i think he will do amazing things...Maxi is more regular than Torres, he has an amazing long shot skills, and is really fast.

Torres played his entire carreer in Spain, wich is a more open football than in Italy.

Maxi has been improving since his debut in Newell's back in 2000.

You have to see the kind of goals he scores...BTW he has almost 50 goals in his carreer.

He can play as a Right Midfielder, or as a Right Winger...

He isnt a ''one hit wonder'' trust me...

at the moment all the transfer talk is all silent.. aside from the WC, all this really sucks.. :(

whatever it is, I hope Italy win the WC. because on the 10th, would be the day the verdicts are told.

I doubt their gonna punish an Italia team full of players from Milan and Juve after they had just won the gold.

']at the moment all the transfer talk is all silent.. aside from the WC, all this really sucks.. :(

whatever it is, I hope Italy win the WC. because on the 10th, would be the day the verdicts are told.

I doubt their gonna punish an Italia team full of players from Milan and Juve after they had just won the gold.

I think that Milan is not going to be relegated, but Juve's case is more complex, so lets wait and see.