first look at Philou in rossonero colours:
great to see a player I like join two of my favourites already at Milan ...
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I'll most likely be following Milan just as closely next season ... but it's almost "that time of the year", and lots of rumours are already circulating that could change that:
despite having a contract till 2014, Fiorentina are apparently once again interested in signing Cassano, though they'd probalby have to fork up a good chunk of change to land him ... the other rumour involving Cassano is in a deal for Pastore -- supposedly €20-30mil plus Fantantonio ...
the one potential story that would interest me most is the Kaká-Zlatan straight swap ... Galliani, Allegri, and Mino, have all been asked about it ... while they maintain that it is unlikely, the possibility has not been dismissed ...
we know that Milan will buy Zlatan at the agreed-upon €24million fee from Barça ... and we know that rumour season is what it is ... but this deal is realistically possible considering all parties involved:
- any club, after purchasing a player's contract, can sell him on if they choose to before registering their squad;
- Zlatan has only been registered for Milan in 2011, so would not have a problem with FIFA's maximum 2 clubs per year rule;
- Real and Mourinho wouldn't prevent Ricky from leaving Madrid if the right deal came along;
- Milan, the tifosi, and Ricky, would reunite in harmony, if it came to that;
- Zlatan and José have always spoken very fondly of one another, both during and after their season together at Inter;
- José is looking for a striker who offers both height and touch play, and Zlatan obviously fits the profile;
- Ricky and Zlatan earn about the same, so the financial discussions shouldn't be too complicated either;
a cashless player swap is certainly a realistic possible, so long as the players are agreeable to the swap ... there are many things to be apprehensive about for both players when considering the move, though I can't think of a better opportunity for Zlatan to prove Pep wrong -- that's probably not a priority, but it must be something that would cross his mind if the opportunity does in fact come up ...
I certainly look forward to enjoying watching Fantantonio and Zlatan combine for Milan in the Champions League next season ... but I won't lie: the prospect of Zlatan reuniting with José, each with his own reason to prove a point by delivering the Champions League, is potentially more exciting for me ...
and Robinho.