Hmh. Not really up to a good start.

Yeah, should have paid more attention (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . Still, it looks like one of the banks that is supposedly providing financial backing for the buyers is now saying that they are not involved and the document is indeed a fake. This could get interesting ...

We'll see, but considering the fact that the consortium already have people working to re-structure the club's management, I'd call BS on this. If things weren't air tight, no way this would be going on. Add the 100m which is non-refundable to the equation, and I'd say we really shouldn't be worrying about it much

I read a couple of blurbs on twitter from the usual reporters who are saying that this is mostly happening because of how the consortium broke off during the negotiation process. If you guys recall back, the consortium was originally being spearheaded by Sal Galatiato and Nicholas Gancikoff. Then once the preliminary was signed we learned that a faction from that consortium broke off and signed the deal themselves with Fininvest as there were problems with coming to an agreement. So these reporters are basically speculating that the negative press is coming from the members which were basically left out in the cold

Sky Italia: Marco Fassone will fly to China to meet members of the Chinese consortium. The candidacy of Maldini for a role at Milan is gaining momentum. He'll speak with Fassone then make a decision.

Barbara Berlusconi has already vacated her office in Casa Milan. Galliani's future could be in Lega Serie A or UEFA board.
[La Stampa]

Lega, UEFA or cleaning toilets, anywhere is fine but at this club for me.

The curtains are being drawn on a glorious era, Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani will be history in two weeks time. When the Chinese come in, of whom I know none. How to relate? Will a Chinese visit to the locker room / milanello be as electrifying as Silvios? If there will be one that is?

But alas for everything in life comes to an end at some-point; Silvio cashes in, smart move. Such a beautiful era bolstered by countless triumphs. It is a FACT Milan's successful period was under Berlusconi. The Chinese have a difficult task trying, just as psg and city haven't really delivered to the maximum. Silvios Milan dismantled Barca's dream team in the 90's with a team not half the quality of that Barca.

Milan gets funds galore, get Mourinho and do a Chelsea. Actually that is not a bad idea at all.

Hopefully we can find our own formula.

I think the current formula is showing some progress. What is needed is to invest in those same things. The youth sector, the training facilities, the commercial side of the sport etc.

And we must be consistent. Every year being Year Zero has really pegged us back.

Current formula? I don't think we have a current formula, it all happened where spontaneously and almost accidental.

Haha. Well maybe we landed on this model by accident out of desparation. But it's a very good foundation to start from.

We've done a lot of good things.

- Slashed down the wage bill.
- Young core of players with much higher market value than what they were obtained for (possibly Bacca is an exception)
- Youth products in the team easily filling the league and UEFA norms
- Gaining a reputation as an Italian team not afraid to play youth thanks to Montella.
- Changing the playing philosophy (from a rather outdated 4-3-1-2 XMas tree to a 4-3-3 though the midfield needs better players)


I don't think that the Chinese have purchased a lemon in any way. They've got themselves a decent team with spirit, with great facilities and a good coach. They don't need to spend Man City level money to bring this team back to contention - Unless they turn stupid and imagine we can win CL in the next 3 years if they flush in 300 million euros.

MilanNews.it say the €320M could arrive directly from Hong Kong instead of passing through Luxembourg. The money would arrive on March 1.

The official presentation of the new ownership and management was initially planned to take place on March 3 at 18:00. But since it will be late night in China it was delayed to the morning of March 4.

The money from Sino-Europe will arrive from Hong Kong to Luxembourg between February 27 and February 28. The money will be deposited to Fininvest between March 1 and March 3. On March 4 the closing will happen in Arcore or Villa Gernetto.
[Sky]

Mourinho never even got to the UCL final at Chelsea. Let's not do a Chelsea.

PSG took a bit of time but they are now very serious contenders to win the UCL this season - and Ligue 1. Even overnight cash doesn't delivery instant results - just ask Monaco.

As for City, a lack of history really stopped them signing the best players. They got some very good players but since the big money came in they haven't made one single truly marquee signing - Aguero is the only possible exception. A real lack of return on the investment mainly because the best players simply didn't want to go there.

March. Another delay. So utterly boring. I will believe this f*cking takeover when I see it.

The curva sud are preparing the biggest tifo that combines the success and heritage of milan, and a 3D welcome to the Chinese on 4-March against Chievo.

Sky reports its gonna be massive.