[Rossoneri7]

Current AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi revealed that one of his two sons will become the new president of the club, but he has not yet decided who the heir apparent will be.


Berlusconi has officially announced that one of two sons will take over from him as Milan president.

"Milan is an extension of our family," declared Berlusconi on 'Italia 7 Gold'. "I hope that my son becomes president, even though we must decide which one."

With regards to the team, Berlusconi's plan is that of rejuvenating the squad.

"Our project is that of gradually renewing the squad with the purchase of young talents," he explained.

"I think that next year we shall have to make purchases in defence, since Paolo Maldini and Cafu will hang up their boots.

"In midfield and in attack we're fine."

"I once said that Gourcuff is the new Zidane. I hope I wasn't wrong," concluded Berlusconi.

Goal.com



I see this as real good news, the club should remain within the Berlusconi family, instead of going up in the air to the highest bidder. Who could all together be the cause of the clubs downfall.

Then on the future transfer(s) ... It is inevitable that they will bring some fresh new blood. That was never in question!

I think the last part, the one about Gourcuff, I think what he's trying to say is we expected a lot from Gourcuff.

This post has been edited by Rossoneri7: Dec 18 2007, 11:22 AM

[Nova]

Goal.com

I think the last part, the one about Gourcuff, I think what he's trying to say is we expected a lot from Gourcuff.

Maybe a little bit too much . (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

[dst]

That's nice! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I'm sure Don Silvio will make the right choice. And I'm confident that one of two sons will be more than capable of taking over even if I believe no one can be as influential as Silvio Berlusconi is...

I'm delighted to hear from Berlusconi's own mouth that Maldini WILL BE replaced, I hope God will also be allowed to choose his replacement himself...

I don't think we're fine in attack and I'm sure Silvio knows too, he just doesn't want to put pressure on Ronaldo. I think that if the Brazilian fails to play more than 10 games for us this season, a new forward will be introduced in the squad as well.

The last thing about Gourcuff was, I think, said to fire Yoann up! Silvio has his way, he knows what he's doing... I'm sure that he has great potential I hope he will one day realize it in Milan! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Portman]

I do hope the Berlusconi family continue 'behind' the club.

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Between his 2 children (the other 3 are too young): Marina and Piersilvio, I believe it will be Piersilvio who'll substitute his father as Milan-owner.

He's 38, and the vice-president of Mediaset.
On the other hand, Marina is the president of Fininvest and some other companies.

[dst]

No offense but I don't want a woman at Milan's helm.

[misha]

No offense but I don't want a woman at Milan's helm.

If she's as much passionate about Milan, I don't see the problem.

[Zed.D]

No offense but I don't want a woman at Milan's helm.

Yeah I agree. it's obvious his boy will take over. let's hope he's as smart as his dad!

[I_Rossoneri]

If she's as much passionate about Milan, I don't see the problem.

I don't think she's as passionate about Milan as Piersilvio, IIRC I read a wie ago that she blocked some transfers due to 'financial reasons' and I think this is part of the reason why we haven't really spent much recently:rolleyes:

IMO Piersilvio will continue the good work his father started as long as he's allowed to do it his own way.

[dst]

If she's as much passionate about Milan, I don't see the problem.

There are very few (I mean VERY few) women that understand football and I don't think she's one of them. Also, managing a football club is not like just any other business, I think men know better...

[misha]

There are very few (I mean VERY few) women that understand football and I don't think she's one of them. Also, managing a football club is not like just any other business, I think men know better...

I don't know about her specifically,but there are enough women that understand football well. Obviously, not as many as men, but still... At least that's my impression.

This post has been edited by mishale: Dec 18 2007, 06:33 PM

[Portman]

I'd prefer a man TBH. No offence but I don't want "a Rosella" in Milan.

[Warchant]

dang it! i was hoping bill gates would buy the team!

[Tennie]

There are very few (I mean VERY few) women that understand football

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The piranha tank is too good for you.

This post has been edited by Tennie: Dec 18 2007, 08:37 PM

[agenth]

that's mean of you guys (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ((


JK... I understand your point, and I've heard rumours about Marina blocking some transfers as well...
she looks like a coldblooded businesswoman, haha

[Rossoneri7]

Silvio said he hopes 'his son' will take over, which blindly means the obvious. Marina will not be president of Milan.


Then again, she is holding a much tougher position, that of Fininvest, which is basically the Berlusconi family's holding company. It owns shares in AC Milan, along with several communication companies.

That said, she holds one of the biggest (literally) positions in Europe atm. Meaning, she is more than qualified. But I doubt she would take a step down in being the president of Milan (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


And about the president's post. It is more of a symbol than anything else. The actual people that handle the day-to-day interactions are the board of Milan; i.e. Galliani, Piersilvio, etc .. They are the ones running the place. Silvio, is just there, well to make sure all is fine and dandy. He rarely needs to interfere.

that's mean of you guys (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ((
JK... I understand your point, and I've heard rumours about Marina blocking some transfers as well...
she looks like a coldblooded businesswoman, haha

Yes hanna, she did intervene. After all, she heads the company that owns AC Milan and is looking after her families investment in Milan. I mean, if at the 4QR the books don't add up, (which there was talk about it, and AC Milan's stocks weren't doing so well in the Italian Borsa at the time ..) she made sure all is well before they closed off that quarter.