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Milan President Silvio Berlusconi has announced that Gianluca Zambrotta will move in June, but left Ronaldinho to Chelsea.

“I definitely think Zambrotta will be joining us in June. He would love to come here and it shouldn’t be too difficult to reach an agreement with Barcelona,” he told Sky Italia television.

The Rossoneri had already been heavily linked with World Cup winner Zambrotta in 2006 and again last summer, but it seems as if the transfer will finally be completed before Euro 2008.

Former Juventus man Zambrotta is a key figure for Carlo Ancelotti’s plans, as he can play as a full-back on either flank or in a more advanced position.

Milan gave Alexandre Pato his Serie A debut in Sunday evening’s 5-2 victory over Napoli, where he played alongside fellow Brazilians Kaka and Ronaldo.

Berlusconi has always maintained his prime target on the transfer market is Ronaldinho, but there are reports from Spain that he is very close to Chelsea.

“In all honesty, I am not disappointed by this news,” insisted Berlusconi. “We never said we’d do anything for him.

“I believe a great champion can always find space in a squad, but with the stars we have now that could create some difficult situations in the locker room. He is not going through a good period of form and is even disappointing the Barca fans.

“Besides, we have Yoann Gourcuff who is like a new player and he’ll certainly have more space in the future.”

The patron was overjoyed at seeing the ‘Trio delle meraviglie’ of Kaka-Ronaldo-Pato together lighting up San Siro.

“We were waiting for this evening. Aside from Pato we also got the return of Ronaldo, who remains an extraordinary player who still has many years ahead of him.

“We wanted to create this Brazilian super trio and for the first time that dream came true before our very eyes. The result also proved it is a good system.

“In 20 years we have become the most successful club side of all time with 18 international trophies. I pledge to the fans we can continue that success for the next 20 years.”


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[han2503]

We all want someone, and naturally that someone has to be an exciting player .. Who is young, fast, and is full of potential.

But, IMO, the reasons behind the club almost always preferring the players that are around 30 yrs of age is simple. They come with a wealth of experience (which at this level is a must), they can handle pressure, they bring maturity and humbleness into the team, and above all are proven at the highest of levels. With that said, I doubt the players Milan bring in are past their prime, since they are evaluated before hand and not spontaneous buys.

I agree with you to some degree as I said in my previous post, I wouldn't trade Zambro for anyone not even Dani Alvaes, or any other young player. He's just pure class and having him on the team would be assured success where as with someone like Alves it would be a risk and he might not adapt well.

But we also have to bring in young players for certain positions. It can't always be this way. Yes older players come with a lot of pros but the fact that they are 30 years or older is a disadvantage on it's own.

The club needs to start bringing in guys wh0 are in the 23 -26 age group, not older then that, unless they are of Zambrotta's class of course, then I don't really care if they're 30