[YoungGun]

He's a wonderful kid IMO. I guess he will push Gilar to the bench soon.

[aLbErTo]

Oliveira Explains Sister Kidnap Nightmare
AC Milan-owned striker Ricardo Oliveira has revealed the nightmare ordeal he went through when his sister was kidnapped last year, and says he would like to return to the Rossoneri next season.

Kidnap

Oliveira joined Milan last summer from Real Betis but had a dreadful campaign in the fashion capital scoring just three goals in 26 games.

One of the key reasons for his under-par performances was due to the fact his sister, Maria Lourdes, was kidnapped in Brazil in October of 2006. She was eventually released unharmed in March the following year, but Oliveira had to spend most of the season under intense stress.

“I arrived in Italy and after a month my sister was kidnapped,” explained Oliveira.

“They freed her after six months, the longest abduction in the history of the state of Sao Paulo.

“There were weeks when no news arrived, other weeks where the news was ghastly and I was sent messages like “we will kill your sister”.

“In those conditions it was difficult to play.”

Milan Wish

Oliveira joined Real Zaragoza on loan this pre-season and he has shown signs of returning to his best form, scoring seven La Liga goals so far.

Despite this the 27-year-old is keen to move back to San Siro, provided he gets a chance to play regularly.

“I would like to return to Milan next season,” said Oliveira.

“I still follow their games, I speak to Ricky [Kaka], I ask how we are doing and I am a fan.

“However if a football player cannot be promised that he will play always, it is pointless coming back.”

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i was really sorry for him not to succed at milan last year, but he had a though time...he was excellent striket before his injurie and kidnap came in...hoping for him to return to milan and show his talent...

This post has been edited by aLbErTo: Dec 13 2007, 09:41 PM