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Name: Gianluca Zambrotta, "Zambrotta", "Zambro",
Nationality: Italian, born in Como.
Date of Birth: 19 February, 1977.
Playing Position: RB or LB
Height: 1,81cm.
Weight: 76kg.

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[misha]

Zambrotta denies Milan talks

Barcelona full-back Gianluca Zambrotta has denied speculation that he is set for a summer move to Milan. “This is science fiction,” he noted.

The former Juventus man was recently paired with the Rossoneri after seemingly opening the door for such a move to happen.

But the Italian international, currently training at Coverciano with the Azzurri, has distanced himself from a transfer.

“I never said that I wanted to leave Barcelona in order to play for Milan,” noted the former Como and Bari player.

“I only answered a question, stating that I have always liked the San Siro outfit, which is true,” added the world champion.

“However, stating that I will join them is science fiction. No one has offered me the chance of an Italian return.”

The versatile defender was close to joining Milan after the World Cup, but their involvement in Calciopoli saw Zambrotta opt for a foreign switch.

Zambrotta also recently underlined that he intended to honour his Barcelona contract until it expires in 2010, despite his initial problems in adapting to La Liga.

“I am not moving until the end of my current agreement,” he outlined. “I want to win all I can here and I will not leave. It wouldn’t be fair to do so after only one season.”

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