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Rijkaard set for Milan? 

Monday 12 March, 2007 ::: channel4.com

Frank Rijkaard could leave Barcelona for Milan at the end of the season, according to reports in Italy.

The Dutch tactician is allegedly looking for a house in Milan, fuelling speculation that he might replace Carlo Ancelotti on the San Siro bench.

Rijkaard is contracted to the Blaugrana until 2008, but his deal has a clause which would allow him to leave the Nou Camp one year in advance.

The defeat in Sunday’s Derby della Madonnina has also increased the chances of seeing Ancelotti end his relationship with the Via Turati outfit in the summer.

“I believe my future here depends on the results I will obtain,” admitted the Rossoneri Coach.

“I would like to stay here for many years, but I know how things go in football,” added the tactician, who joined Milan in 2001.

It is believed that much will depend on Milan’s future in the Champions League, as well as their qualification for next season’s competition.

Yesterday’s defeat left the Diavoli six-points shy of the top four and only a victory in the Athens Final in May might convince the Rossoneri management to extend the Coach’s stay.

Rijkaard had already been linked with the Via Turati club, as he is allegedly tired of the tension between himself and the dressing room.

If the news were to be confirmed, reports suggest that Ancelotti might move in the opposite direction to La Liga, with Real Madrid allegedly interested in the Coach’s services.

[dst]

Capello is certainly NOT an option!!

What's with this objection about coaches being a part of Milan's history!?

Was Sacchi in any way related to AC Milan?? He was a shoe salesman before he became a coach and unless he owned Cesare Maldini's favorite shoe shop I can't spot any link between him and the club. And Arrigo Sacchi is the most successful coach in Silvio's era as Milan's president (well, along with Capello)!

MVB is not much better than Rijkaard so again no!!

I don't think so high of Lippi myself, I never regarded him a great coach and I wouldn't like him in Milan.

I really can't see why Juande Ramos is better than either Spalletti or Prandelli. I think the two Italians have done a much better job than him. Sevilla might play good football but they lack results (at least this season). They should have taken advantage of this crazy campaign already, they have many less injuries than any other club.

Spalletti plays with no forwards for two season in a row and look at what he's achieved! Prandelli has taken the best out of each one of his players in an unbelievable way. He has made Viola a top 4 club in no time and he also had an amazing spell at Parma and Verona!

ten Care is the only Dutch coach I think could be up to the job.

As for Mourinho... well... he's the best, I just hate his attitude (and I guess he also wouldn't like Don Silvio messing around with his plans...) !!

I think there's another thread about Rijkaard, or was it about Carlo's future? So please if there is indeed such one I would like someone to merge them so that all opinion be together.

This post has been edited by dst: Mar 12 2007, 08:14 PM