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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Official: Ibrahimovic joins PSG

The club from France has confirmed, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has joined PSG. After Thiago Silva from same (our) club AC Milan, Ibra is the latest star signing for PSG. Ibrahimovic with this transfer became the most expansive player in the world, clubs for his services had to pay around €190 million. He also will be the player who will receive the highest pay-roll per year, €13 million + bonuses. Ibra will wear the jersey with number 9 behind his back.
Leonardo and Mino Raiola both confirmed the deal. The transfer fee is reported to be 25 million euros. Zlatan will undergo his medicals tomorrow and it's expected that he will be presented along with Marca Verratti tomorrow.
Thiago Silva became the most expansive defender by receiving an amount of €9 million per year.

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Not a good period to be a Rossonero

In the last few years, Milan has lost Shevchenko, Kaka yesterday the best defender in the world Thiago Silva and as late as tomorrow probably and Ibrahimovic will be a goner.
Ibra's words on a phone call with Galliani describes better in what kind of a financial situation really Milan is.
"Adriano, I heard Milan has no money left, is it true? It ended up really, really bad.You want me to write you a check or leave you a tip before I'm gone too?"- these are words that Ibra has said to Galliani about Milan's financial situation.
Other question that comes to us Rossoneri is:-One month earlier Berlusconi stepped up and broke up PSG negotiations with PSG by saying Silva is staying put, only exactly a month later Silva was sold, why? Was this a mind game trick? Who will replace a player who can cover up to 5 positions, a player who last season had more passes than any Milan player? Only Andrea Pirlo had more precise passes then Thiago Silva last Seria A season.
Milan on 33 matches with Thiago on the starting line up never conceived a goal.
Who can replace this mega talent? Thiago is on the top of his form, he IS the BEST DEFENDER in the world, so why selling him? Why first saying he stays and then "change of heart" he was sold?
How about "soon to be gone" Ibrahimovic?
Let's take a sneak peak at Ibra's Milan impact over the last two years.
In two seasons with Milan, Ibra has scored 42 goals plus had 17 assists thats a total of 49 goals or if you want with percent 42,7% of total goals for Milan. Who can replace a player who is tall 1,95 has a superb technique, superb jumper, can score, can assist, can create scoring chances, who can replace him? Carroll?!? Crouch?!?
With Bonera, Antonini and Yepes even as bench warmers Milan has huge chances to end up behind Inter this season (let alone ain't speaking about winning Seria A).
Galliani claims Milan's financial situation is not bright, logically great players demand "crazy money" so this makes us question ourselves-"Is Milan doomed for the next 5 seasons?"

[UPDATE] Berlusconi-I've sold Ibra and Silva and saved €150 million+ Goal.com picture says it all

Silvio Berlusconi has seemingly confirmed Milan’s sale of Thiago Silva and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of €62m.
Reports broke just yesterday of the potential deal with PSG, whilst a meeting held on Wednesday between Ibrahimovic’s agent Mino Raiola and club Vice-President Adriano Galliani concluded with Raiola travelling to Sweden to reportedly convince Ibra to accept the transfer.
Raiola was deemed successful when today it emerged that he would be arriving in Paris to discuss the player's personal terms with the Ligue 1 side.
Leonardo subsequently met with Raiola this afternoon to hold contract negotiations and, whilst initial reports suggested that those had been unsuccessful with PSG said to be offering less per-season to Ibra than Milan currently pay, Rossonero President Berlusconi has seemingly confirmed that the transfer is set to go through.

“Yes, I have sold Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva to PSG,” Berlusconi is quoted as telling reporters in Italy.

“We will save €150m in two years.”

Matter Bonetti says:

"This is the entire deal: Milan will get 62 million euros for both. Thiago Silva will earn 7.5 million euros in PSG a big improvement from what he earns in Milan (6 million euros), while Ibrahimovic will hearn 12.5 million euros.

This is how could Milan look like this season. An average team. Even the shadow of Milan side that won Champions League is better than this one.
Berlusconi confirmed that Silva and Ibra are sold, 3 week earlier he stepped and said Silva stays. He changes his mind like a girl changes clothes.
2nd picture show us how will look PSG next season. Thats a competitive team, a team that can compete with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man.Utd, Manchester City, Bayern Munchen, with one world PSG became a first class team while Milan a Seria B team even if Tevez and Kaka arrived, the Midfield and Defense needs reconstruction.
P.S. PSG spent 171 million euros in building the team. How much Milan spent? They bought so far 5 players, 3 of them in a free transfer, all in all Milan spent just about 4 Million euros so far in Mercato.
3rd Picture from Goal.com says it all. Picture from a thousand words.

[UPDATE]Curva Sud reacts: "Don't you even think about selling Thiago & Ibra"

Reactions about the possible sale of Milan duo Ibra and Thiago are coming all over football world. Milan legend Costacurta was the latest to express his opinion about Ibra-Thiago Silva to PSG story.

"The offer is too good to be refused"-Costacurta said.
PSG is offering €70 million for Ibra and Thiago Silva, but Milan if the sale goes through will free up to €170 millions.
Milan ultras reacted furiously about this possible sale:
"Stop playing these games, don't you even try to mention Ibra and Silva's names let alone to sell them. If this maddness was about to happen, then it would be better Milan to competet against Novara in Seria B."
Against fans reaction Kaka was also sold in similar fashion. He first refused rich Manchester City offer and a half year later accepted (some suggests against his will) Real Madrid's offer, and Galliani's words were: "The offer was too good to be refused"
Earlier Milan ultras threatened that if this trade happens then they will not attend Milan home games as a sign of a protest.
Hope this maddness won't go through, othervise as Curva Sud said Milan better compete in Seria B !
[UPDATE]
SkySport 24 reports latest news that Ibrahimovic has accepted the transfer proposal from his agent Riola, but has some very important demands from PSG. Those demands are yet unknown. This afternoon there will be held a very important meeting Riola-PSG officials to discuss those demands. It is known that one of those demands is a yearly wage more then €14 million and a 4-year contract.
It is a "Yes" to transfer but strictly under some very important Ibra conditions.
The ball is in PSG's half it's up to them now, who as said will hold a meeting with Ibra's agent Riola this afternoon.

According to "la Gazzetta dello Sport" Milan has accepted the latest PSG offer of €70 million. This source also says that Milan all in all will save a total of €170 million by selling their best duo. Milan will save €108 million from wages and will get around €62 plus bonuses from this sale and the number will be around €170 million.
Latest reports say that Milan agreed in selling Ibrahimovic+Thiago Silva. Earlier this afternoon it was reported that Ibra's agent Riola went to Sweden in attempt to convince Ibra accept PSG's offer.
Thiago Silva will earn around €7 million per season in PSG, while Ibra's PSG wage it is still unknown.
Galliani about this situation said that the fans will be updated on regular bases about Ibra and Thiago Silva's situation.
Seems like Ibra and Thiago will be playing next season for PSG after all, I just wonder how without them Milan will compete in Seria A let alone Champions League.
Imagine current Milan squad without Ibra and Silva, does Galliani thinks that Yepes can replace Silva? or Acerbi? Bonera?!? Can the desperate fat version of Robinho score 30 goals the way Ibra did last season? Cassano? Injury prone Pato? How about the midfield?
In case this duo leaves San Siro, I'm afraid Milan will be nothing then just a 7th seed team.
The sentence "Your best friend is potentialy your worse enemy" could end up being true for Milan, as Leonardo and Ancelotti are doing everything they can to snap Ibra and Silva out of Milan.
Pray for this sale no to happen, Rossoneri!
Amin.

Abramovich wants Ibrahimovic

Roman Abramovich seems to share respect for Ibrahimovic after the attacker had a great season in Seria A. Latest reports say Abramovich is tired of taking high-money risks and instead turned to Ibrahimovic and try to work a deal with Milan.
Earlier it was reported that by Tuttosport that Ibrahimovic grown tired by Milan's lack of quality players and prefers a switch to London.
Abramovich first was interested in few other players such as Hulk, Falcao but seems like Ibrahimovic seems a better option for Chelsea right now .Milan on the other side are willing to do business and they could let Ibra go if the right price comes away. Milan managed to hold Silva but with Chelsea ringing the phone they can't be sure unloyal Ibra will stay in Milan.
Reports say that Ibra could be land down for an ammoun of £20 million.

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Tuttosport bomb: Ibrahimovic wants Chelsea move

Turin daily newspaper today inform us with a story titled-"Ibrahimovic wants Chelsea move". According to that newspaper Ibrahimovic is disappointed after Milan won [0] zero titles last season and has no faith that with the current squad Milan can be competitive enough to win major competitions next season. Chelsea on the other side are searching for an attacker to fill the gap after Drogba's transfer. It has been reported that Ibrahimovic's wife will only leave Milano for London, therefore Ibra's manager is working hard for this move to actually go through.

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ShevaGoal: Milan is still a competitive club

The former Rossoneri star feels that there is plenty of reason for optimism at his old club, despite the departure of a number of first-team regulars
The Dynamo Kiev attacker still keeps tabs on his old club, and believes that the Rossoneri have enough talented players left to challenge for top honours.

"I always follow Milan very closely and I am always in contact with [Ariedo] Braida, [Adriano] Galliani and my former team-mates. I have no doubt regarding the current team: they are still very competitive. They decided to keep Thiago Silva, and have Ibrahimovic, Boateng, Nocerino and other quality players. You must be optimistic."- Shevchenko was quoted as saying by Milannews.it.
Shevchenko scored 127 goals for Milan in 226 Serie A appearances for the San Siro side.

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Ibrahimovic - Kaka trade?

Ibrahimovic could make another run in La Liga, but this time wearing Real Madrid jersey. Speaking for "Corriere dello Sport" his agent said that you can never predict the future of a star player.
"I can not guarantee 100% that Ibrahimovic will stay in Milan, it all depends from two parties involved, Ibrahimovic himself and Milan"- among the others said his agent. This seems logical especially when was reported that Milan is thinking of bringing Kaka back, is Ibrahimovic-Kaka trade on a verse? Knowing that Ibrahimovic is not a faithful player and Kaka bad form in Real Madrid this trade will not come as a surprise.

Ibrahimovic could leave Milan

According to some Italian newspapers, Milan is facing real inside crisis. The lack of bringing quality players seems that made some star Milan players think twice where their future lies. Seems Thiago Silva drama is affecting Ibrahimovic who has made clear that if Silva leaves, he will be searching for another club.
"Ibra has his own goals in life, like every other star of his calibre. Zlatan has asked Milan staff for squad investment, for new players to arrive. If these players don't arrive then Ibra will sit down with Galliani to discuss his options. Galliani and Berlusconi should sit and think wisely, after they decide for new players Ibrahimovic will also ask for a rise on his paycheck. I don't guarantee that Ibra will stay in San Siro, there is a real option that he will leave, because we have serious offers from clubs abroad" - said Mino Raiola, Ibra's agent.

Milan: Ibrahimovic is the new No. 10

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC will replace Clarence Seedorf as the Rossoneri’s number 10 jersey wearer.
Seedorf confirmed his exit today (Thursday) after 10 beautiful and successful years in the red & black jersey and it has already been decided who will the take his Number 10 shirt next season: Ibrahimovic.
Ibra asked for this jersey when he was signed from Barcelona back in the summer of 2010 but it was occupied at the time. However, now that Seedorf is out of the team, the striker is getting the iconic number.
The number 10 shirt will be given to Zlatan Ibrahimovic,” confirmed Adriano Galliani at Seedorf’s farewell press conference. “I never asked for the 10, I inherited it from Manuel Rui Costa. But I’ve spoken to Ibra and told him that I would be pleased if it was passed to him – he deserves it,” Clarence then commented.

“Ibra and I talked about it a while ago in the shower in the changing rooms. I told Ibra that if I left Milan, then I would be happy to see him wearing the number 10 shirt at Milan,” Seedorf later told Sky Sport 24. Ibrahimovic has been Milan’s No. 11 for the past two seasons but he’ll now use the number he uses in the Swedish national team squad. Ibra’s Euro 2012 adventure is already over as Sweden got knocked out.
Seedorf joined Milan in 2002 from city rivals Inter and it took Milan “15-20 days” to convince Seedorf. He surely doesn’t regret agreeing. The player won many titles with Milan including the Champ. League twice.

“Seedorf will become an important person in world football when he retires from football,” Galliani praised the Dutchman. “It’s been 10 wonderful years with Seedorf. He’s a super player both as a mezz’ala and as a trequartista. Seedorf is the foreigner who’s played the most matches for Milan – more than 400 matches.

“Seedorf has often played well for Milan in these 10 years. Seedorf played 43 matches on average per year at Milan. That’s an amazing feat. I don’t know if anyone will manage to beat that record. Seedorf has won 4 and a half Champions League titles and he knows why. Seedorf won the CL with Ajax, Real Madrid and Milan, but he also won half a Champions League title with Real Madrid before he went to Inter. Seedorf has had an extraordinary career and when we played well, Seedorf played well. This is the absolute truth.”
Galliani also confirmed that Milan are “still missing a midfielder to make the squad complete” and said that Seedorf can do anything he wants in his future: be a coach, a director or work in international institutions.

Ibrahimovic - Kaka swap?

Earlier today a possible Boateng-Kaka swoop was denied by Gailliani himself, reports say Milan Ultras are growing tired of the mercato (in)activity and want to see results. They (Ultras) support the idea of seeing Kaka back on the team. But seems it is no secret now that Milan is negotiating a deal for Kaka return, and searching ways to do so, lately a possible swoop with Ibrahimovic. If this transfer happens, will mean Kaka will reunite with Milan, but Ibrahimovic with Jose Mourinho as well.

The Rossoneri has sought talks with Kaka's representatives this week in a bid to rescind the 30-year-old's contract at the Bernabeu, reported Xinhua.
The report said Milan president Silvio Berlusconi was willing to part ways with Ibrahimovic after blocking the transfer of Thiago Silva to Paris Saint-Germain last week.
It is understood Ibrahimovic is keen to be reunited with Mourinho, who he played under during Inter Milan's Scudetto-winning 2008-09 season, in which the Swede was also the Serie A's top scorer with 25 goals.
Kaka, voted FIFA world player of the year in 2007, managed just eight goals from 39 appearances for Real Madrid last season, many of which came as a substitute.

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Allegri on keeping Thiago Silva: "It is a huge gift to the team and the fans"

The Brazil international appeared to be the verge of moving to Paris Saint-Germain but the former Italian Prime Minister decided against selling the player at the last minute

AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri has expressed his gratitude to club owner Silvio Berlusconi for turning down Paris Saint-Germain's bid for star defender Thiago Silva, describing it as "a huge gift".
The Brazil international appeared bound for the Parc des Princes after the Qatari-owned Ligue 1 outfit offered €46 million for his services. However, Berlusconi changed his mind over the deal and Thiago Silva now looks set to remain at San Siro along with another rumoured PSG target, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
"It was a big decision and president Silvio Berlusconi gave a huge gift to the team and fans," Allegri told Sky Sport Italia.
"Ibrahimovic will also stay. He had a strong season, scoring 28 goals. The club decided not to dismantle the squad and will keep the foundations of the team intact. The side is almost complete, but the market is open until August 31 and anything can still happen."
Thiago Silva is now being tipped to sign an improved contract with the club he joined from Fluminense in 2009.