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RE: Summer mercato 2012 - devoted_dm - 07-31-2012
Did anyone read Berlusconi's interview with Milan Channel? He said the reason for selling Ibra and Silva was that due to the financial crisis, Fininvest couldn't spend much on Milan this year, because they have to keep many other companies financially afloat. Then, when PSG made a second bid for both Ibra and Silva, he and Galliani also knew that this was the last year anyone would be willing to pay that much money for two players, due to the Financial Fair Play rules coming into effect soon. Basically it was a way to balance the club finances for the next 3-4 seasons. He added that his heart bled when he sold them, but it was necessary.
Interestingly, he also said that he would welcome foreign investors to buy shares in Milan, since he only wants what's best for the club.
RE: Summer mercato 2012 - Arildonardo - 07-31-2012
(07-31-2012, 01:50 PM)devoted_dm Wrote: Did anyone read Berlusconi's interview with Milan Channel? He said the reason for selling Ibra and Silva was that due to the financial crisis, Fininvest couldn't spend much on Milan this year, because they have to keep many other companies financially afloat. Then, when PSG made a second bid for both Ibra and Silva, he and Galliani also knew that this was the last year anyone would be willing to pay that much money for two players, due to the Financial Fair Play rules coming into effect soon. Basically it was a way to balance the club finances for the next 3-4 seasons. He added that his heart bled when he sold them, but it was necessary.
Interestingly, he also said that he would welcome foreign investors to buy shares in Milan, since he only wants what's best for the club.
I read it. It's interesting. But it also brings up a few questions and not only answers. I mean, what now?
But of course, when thinking about it I can understand some of the reasons for letting Silva and Ibra go.
RE: Summer mercato 2012 - reza - 07-31-2012
It is not impossible to be in financial crisis but if you are smart you make sure you don't have to complete rip your team apart. No shopping spree may be fine but this team has lost 10+ players now.
RE: Summer mercato 2012 - reza - 07-31-2012
By the way, reading on twitter Gattuso quotes about players not respecting rules at Milanello, etc. .... if true probably as disturbing as the finances doom and gloom
RE: Summer mercato 2012 - Arildonardo - 07-31-2012
(07-31-2012, 02:41 PM)reza Wrote: It is not impossible to be in financial crisis but if you are smart you make sure you don't have to complete rip your team apart. No shopping spree may be fine but this team has lost 10+ players now.
To be fair not all of those 10 players were very important for our team.
And also we had 10 players on the injury list at all times last season, if we can limit that and sign 2-3 players we'll probably be fine. Maybe not for CL, but for Serie A at least.
"Official: Valencia take Didac Vila"
http://www.football-italia.net/22501/official-valencia-take-didac-vila
No surprise. It seems like the club never really believed in the player so I'm still wondering why we even bothered signing him in the first place.
RE: Summer mercato 2012 - Stitch - 07-31-2012
Football Portal @Football_Portal
OFFICIAL: Taye Taiwo has joined Dynamo Kiev on a 1-year loan with the option to make the move permanent. Confirmed by AC Milan & Valencia.
seems like they made a little mistake.
RE: Summer mercato 2012 - ACMILAN1983 - 07-31-2012
Didac gone is a shame I guess, but truth is it's better he's gone than wasted on the bench here.
3 big interviews of note today. The biggest is obviously Berlu's, where he made some big statements, but imo this interview is a month too late. Around the time we sold Thiago and Ibra, I was saying that with all that's going on, the club should at least make some statement to ease the nerves, by letting us know that they have a project that they are prepared to invest time in bringing to fruition.
What I will say is it's good to see Berlu talk about investment in youth and scouting, as this is vital in our long term stability. He's also willing to get foreign investment, which again is fine, not something I think is particularly new. One interesting comment was he made a clear statement that Ibra won't be missed, which to me seemed a dig at Ibra. There's a couple of important statements I think he's made about Barbara and Galliani working together as well as speaking of shirt numbers and the importance of Pato and Boateng with their new shirts. What I find interesting is that there seemed to be a general theme of the passing of generations at Milan. He spoke of a new generation of youth talent following from Maldini, Baresi and Costacurta, he spoke of new type of number 10 references Rivera and Boateng and he spoke of generations passing in management with Galliani and Barbara. Essentially, I think the key to his interview is understanding that we're entering a new era of Milan, from top to bottom and that this involves a new philosophy.
Then there was Rino's interview. This one wasn't optimistic and looking at the recent past. It seems as though Rino was seriously disappointed with attitudes of some individuals at Milan and this is why he left. He comments on players turning up "just" 10 minutes early for morning training, which tbh we can't really complain about as they aren't breaking the rules. However, turning up 15 minutes late to team lunches and chaos in the dressing room is out of order. Somehow, I do get the impression Ibra's related to all this, as there have been constant rumours of him disrupting harmony in the club. I would suspect Cassano might be involved having been close to Ibra and is known as a clown, as well as Robinho (I remember seeing a training session where Pippo got extremely angry at him for messing around). This is the impression I get anyway. Either way, I think it's important the club weed out these problems and encourage a good attitude in the new Milan (I also read Allegri's trying to bring a new winning mentality to the squad). I also understand that Rino said the same as Maldini about Gourcuff, as he apparently said he was always out late at night and late for training.
Finally, Urby had an interview. His was interesting in understanding what his feelings are at the club. He said he's working hard to prove people wrong about the Milan and what was interesting was he commented that he was always signed for the long term future, not short term success (something I remember he mentioned when he joined). Also interesting is he acknowledged senior players at Milan, such as Ambro, Bonera (lol) and Abbiati, suggesting he might not be one of those who Rino spoke of in his interview. He mentioned how he's taken time to adapt to Milan where the environment is a lot less protective than Ajax and made clear he likes to play more advanced roles, rather than as LB.
RE: Summer mercato 2012 - xudong - 07-31-2012
(07-31-2012, 06:18 AM)ZvonimirBoban Wrote: Roma sign Destro for 15M total (11M this year 4M next year)
I can see why Milan pulled out of this deal. There was no way that we would pay more than 5M in half-ownership for him.
(07-31-2012, 04:10 PM)Stitch Wrote: Football Portal @Football_Portal
OFFICIAL: Taye Taiwo has joined Dynamo Kiev on a 1-year loan with the option to make the move permanent. Confirmed by AC Milan & Valencia.
They are not. They are mimicking Galliani. Wait until next summer when they return Taiwo to us.
Poor Taiwo. He probably thought that he hit his career peak when he signed for Milan. I doubt in his mind that he had any slightest thought that he would be kicked back and forth between Milan, QPR, and Kiev.
RE: Summer mercato 2012 - Stitch - 07-31-2012
(07-31-2012, 04:58 PM)xudong Wrote:actually this was the mistake i was referring to(07-31-2012, 04:10 PM)Stitch Wrote: Football Portal @Football_Portal
OFFICIAL: Taye Taiwo has joined Dynamo Kiev on a 1-year loan with the option to make the move permanent. Confirmed by AC Milan & Valencia.
They are not. They are mimicking Galliani. Wait until next summer when they return Taiwo to us.
Poor Taiwo. He probably thought that he hit his career peak when he signed for Milan. I doubt in his mind that he had any slightest thought that he would be kicked back and forth between Milan, QPR, and Kiev.
RE: Summer mercato 2012 - reza - 07-31-2012
Here we go again with co-ownership
Quote:Verona have signed Michelangelo Albertazzi on a 1-year loan deal with an option to buy 50% of him after the loan deal expires.