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First signing of our summer. I think he needs a thread.

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Flamini close to Milan - Monday 5 May, 2008

Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini is set to be unveiled as a Milan player after completing his medical in Italy.

The Frenchman is expected to put pen to paper on a four-year Rossoneri contract worth around £3m per season after rejecting offers from both Juventus and the Gunners.

“I am really happy, thanks to everyone,” he told the waiting Press outside Milanello as he completed the final details of his free transfer.

Meanwhile, the Rossoneri are still enjoying their win over Inter in the Derby della Madonnina.

They are now inches away from Champions League qualification, which would mean a big boost for their hopes in the summer transfer market.

“We are happy because it is all up to us now, but there are still two difficult games against Napoli and Udinese,” claimed Vice-President Adriano Galliani.

“Winning the derby is not like winning the Scudetto, but this is worth a top-four finish for us.

“I don't think the campionato has been re-opened by Roma. The Giallorossi are flying high but they dropped points against Livorno and I can't see Inter failing to beat Siena.”

Galliani also commented on Filippo Inzaghi, who has been in great form recently and scored the opener against Inter, although he may not be called upon for Euro 2008.

“I have great respect for Coach Roberto Donadoni and he will make up his mind. It Is true though that Pippo has scored nine in the last five games,” he concluded.

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So 5 defensive midfielders.. at least were covered in that area.