[Stefano Di Nardo]

I will be very disappointed if Pato turns out to be a mercenary like Kaká.

This is why I hate to rely on non-Italian players, so many of them lack a loyalty to an Italian club because they didn't necessarily grow up dreaming of playing for the Italian giants.

[Jack Sparrow]

I will be very disappointed if Pato turns out to be a mercenary like Kaká.

This is why I hate to rely on non-Italian players, so many of them lack a loyalty to an Italian club because they didn't necessarily grow up dreaming of playing for the Italian giants.

I agree too. It's not often that you see a foreign player, begin and end his career at a single club. (No reflection on Kaka..there might be umpteen reasons, not all being a lack of loyalty).

It's one thing that worries me with Leonardo as coach. Will he realise that Milan need to focus on an Italian core or will he start bringing in all Brazillians coz he's their buddy!

I liked Leo the player and the scout. I hope he doesn't go all native on us.

[han2503]

I agree too. It's not often that you see a foreign player, begin and end his career at a single club. (No reflection on Kaka..there might be umpteen reasons, not all being a lack of loyalty).

It's one thing that worries me with Leonardo as coach. Will he realise that Milan need to focus on an Italian core or will he start bringing in all Brazillians coz he's their buddy!

I liked Leo the player and the scout. I hope he doesn't go all native on us.

If he brings in good Brazilian players that are still young and cheap then I have no problem with it. Unlike Carlo, I think Leo has a very good eye for talent and knows what he wants

[MizNelson]

Yes, they do need to do something. Hopefully it involves a cliff and jumping off it.

+1

Enough of this "the ultras need to do something" nonsense. They're just as screwed up in the head as team management.

[TriniKing_CE]

Yes, they do need to do something. Hopefully it involves a cliff and jumping off it.

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[TriniKing_CE]

I will be very disappointed if Pato turns out to be a mercenary like Kaká.

This is why I hate to rely on non-Italian players, so many of them lack a loyalty to an Italian club because they didn't necessarily grow up dreaming of playing for the Italian giants.

Get something straight Kaka is NOT a mercenary... Real may have lost some of its respect over the yers, but we must accept that they are one of the most successful clubs in the world and the most successful in Europe. And even though I don't like them either, and they are known for paying well, Kaka didn't go there strictly for money, so get your facts straight before you sound silly talk s*!t like that!

[Bluesummers]

Bah @ you people. didn't you see how Kaka who always remained loyal and committed to the club was treated in the end...?

Ugly attitude my ***. this is not the good old Milan where everything is sunshine and lollipop. there are some unpleasant sides to this club as well and you saw enough of them in the past 30 days. get used to it.

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And what is the source of this news anyway? how do we know it's not another The Sun ********? how come there's nothing about it on Mediaset? (even if he said those, it'd not change my opinion)

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[Jack Sparrow]

If he brings in good Brazilian players that are still young and cheap then I have no problem with it. Unlike Carlo, I think Leo has a very good eye for talent and knows what he wants

I can't agree with that one. I will be sorely disappointed the day Milan puts out a lineup similar to Arsenal and Inter.

At least 6 Italians, with 2 of them being youth academy. This is my dream combo. I guess in the days of global success, the point of 'Italian' club is watered down, but I can't accept it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[han2503]

I can't agree with that one. I will be sorely disappointed the day Milan puts out a lineup similar to Arsenal and Inter.

At least 6 Italians, with 2 of them being youth academy. This is my dream combo. I guess in the days of global success, the point of 'Italian' club is watered down, but I can't accept it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I agree with you there Jack.

I want Milan to always maintain an Italian core.

But you need sme foreign flair to go with that. And if Leo can spot out some diamonds in the rough from South America, I'm all for it. As long as our Italian identity remains intact.

[Jack Sparrow]

I agree with you there Jack.

I want Milan to always maintain an Italian core.

But you need sme foreign flair to go with that. And if Leo can spot out some diamonds in the rough from South America, I'm all for it. As long as our Italian identity remains intact.

I hope so too. But it's just the direction we're talking.

For instance

Maldini replaced by Silva NOT Criscito or Santacroce
Pirlo replacements being Hernanes and NOT Cigarini


I understand Leonardo would find Brazil easier to operate and cheaper...but to run in economy mode is to risk a lot.

[kurtsimonw]

I agree too. It's not often that you see a foreign player, begin and end his career at a single club. (No reflection on Kaka..there might be umpteen reasons, not all being a lack of loyalty).

Racist!

No, but you're right, it's rare foreign players spend too long at one club. Javier Zanetti is a rarity in todays football.

[han2503]

I hope so too. But it's just the direction we're talking.

For instance

Maldini replaced by Silva NOT Criscito or Santacroce
Pirlo replacements being Hernanes and NOT Cigarini


I understand Leonardo would find Brazil easier to operate and cheaper...but to run in economy mode is to risk a lot.

Agreed.

We'll see what happens in the transfer window.

We'll still have Abbiati, Nesta, Pirlo, Rino, Zambro and (maybe) Boriello as a good Italian core for next season.

Although with Nesta's and Boriello's injuries we could be left with only Rino, Ambro, Pirlo and Zambro as starters. We'll see I guess...

[Zed.D]

I will be very disappointed if Pato turns out to be a mercenary like Kaká.

This is why I hate to rely on non-Italian players, so many of them lack a loyalty to an Italian club because they didn't necessarily grow up dreaming of playing for the Italian giants.

Kaka is not a mercenary and you know it. I don't say he was forcekicked out of the club, but I'm sure he would have preferred to stay just as he did so at the time of Claciopoli and next year when we finished out of top4. if he really wanted to leave those were better opportunities to do so. but he remained loyal stayed on in difficult times and ironically this is how he's thought of by likes of you: greedy, mercenary, etc etc.

This is so sad.

[Bluesummers]

Kaka is not a mercenary and you know it. I don't say he was forcekicked out of the club, but I'm sure he would have preferred to stay just as he did so at the time of Claciopoli and next year when we finished out of top4. if he really wanted to leave those were better opportunities to do so. but he remained loyal stayed on in difficult times and ironically this is how he's thought of by likes of you: greedy, mercenary, etc etc.

This is so sad.

+1

[purwo]

If he brings in good Brazilian players that are still young and cheap then I have no problem with it. Unlike Carlo, I think Leo has a very good eye for talent and knows what he wants

hi

well, wenger DNA is in Leonardo blood, I think, if I am not mistaken, Leonardo is one of wenger favourite player in Nagoya Grampus Eight