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 Apr 2 2008, 05:25 PM
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Prima Squadra  Group: Moderators Posts: 39,640 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109  |
Zambrotta To Milan – Imminent
AC Milan are just days, possibly hours, away from completing the summer signing of Barcelona star Gianluca Zambrotta, according to Controcampo. Speculation that Zambrotta is set for a return to Serie A with Milan is not a new topic, indeed the question on everyone’s lips is not if the transfer will be completed, but when. The 31-year-old signed for Barcelona from Juventus following the Calciopoli crisis in the summer of 2006. He has not truly demonstrated his full potential in Catalonia, and along with his wife has become increasingly homesick. Controcampo says that Milan officials have been in lengthy discussions with Zambrotta's agent, Beppe Bonetto, and virtually all details regarding the deal have been agreed upon. An announcement is expected within a number of days, possibly even hours. Zambrotta has also played for Como and Bari, and has starred 70 times for Italy, scoring twice. He played at the European Championships of 2000 and 2004, and the World Cups of 2002 and 2006, the latter of which he has a winners medal from |
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Apr 2 2008, 05:30 PM
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Prima Squadra  Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
Good news and I'd certainly welcome the signing. The only negatives are that he's old and playing poorly, not exactly what we need right now.
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Apr 2 2008, 05:33 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
Welcome of course. But we do need much more!
Do you think he should be played more regularly at RB or LB? |
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Apr 2 2008, 06:00 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,627 Joined: 19-April 06 Member No.: 1,660 |
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Apr 2 2008, 07:06 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 5,148 Joined: 5-October 05 From: Bristol Member No.: 558 |
Yet another underperforming player just what we need (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Let's hope he can regain some form. |
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Apr 2 2008, 07:09 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347 |
He's 31. It's OK.
[Galliani MODE]Got a full-back for the next decade! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) [/Galliani MODE] |
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Apr 2 2008, 09:49 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 5-August 06 From: United States Member No.: 2,240 |
I can't wait for the official announcement!!!!!!!!
Please let it be true! Yes he's a short fix and not a long-term solution, but he's better than what we have right now (Janku/Oddo). We still need another SB though. |
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Apr 2 2008, 09:54 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 5,148 Joined: 5-October 05 From: Bristol Member No.: 558 |
QUOTE (Darunia @ Apr 2 2008, 08:49 PM) I can't wait for the official announcement!!!!!!!! Please let it be true! Yes he's a short fix and not a long-term solution, but he's better than what we have right now (Janku/Oddo). We still need another SB though.  And therein lies the problem - short term fix! We need players for the future as well. |
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Apr 2 2008, 09:54 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
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Apr 2 2008, 10:18 PM
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Esordienti A 95 Group: Full Members Posts: 748 Joined: 30-April 06 From: London Member No.: 1,757 |
QUOTE (Tennie @ Apr 2 2008, 09:54 PM) VARGAS! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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Apr 2 2008, 10:21 PM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 439 Joined: 13-April 06 Member No.: 1,612 |
QUOTE (Darunia @ Apr 3 2008, 04:49 AM) Please let it be true! Yes he's a short fix and not a long-term solution, but he's better than what we have right now (Janku/Oddo). We still need another SB though. Why bother to sign a "short fix and not a long-term solution" rather than a world class fullback? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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Apr 2 2008, 10:27 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
Zambrotta's the best we can get right now. No other top players will want to come here.
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Apr 2 2008, 10:33 PM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,465 Joined: 9-March 06 Member No.: 1,388 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Apr 2 2008, 03:27 PM) Zambrotta's the best we can get right now. No other top players will want to come here. That's not true. With a little effort we could sign the likes of Huntelaar, Van Der Vaart, Gomez, Diego, Benzema, Srna, Rafinha, Lloris, Jo and many more. It all depends on Milan's transfer plan for the coming summer. |
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Apr 2 2008, 10:33 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
QUOTE (Devillito @ Apr 3 2008, 02:21 AM) Why bother to sign a "short fix and not a long-term solution" rather than a world class fullback? Because we are AC Milan, and with all the underground deals, and shady stuff, we absolutely have no choice but to sign short-term, quick-fix players? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Apr 3 2008, 02:27 AM) Zambrotta's the best we can get right now. No other top players will want to come here. He's not quite top, kurt. Two or three years ago, yes. But right now, he's just plain good. Something like the current Cafu times two. Now, only if we somehow got Dani Alves. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sleepysmiley03.gif) Overall, we should have gotten Zambo two years back. And couple that with another two good signings (per year), plus Pato, and we'd be looking at second place at least - not the mess we're in right now. But for what it's worth, he's a very decent option, one who can play both as LB/RB. If only for 3-4 years. Let's wait for the official announcement. At least we're making some moves. Now, make sure we sign at least 3 additional, quality players, if not more. Our bench is seriously lacking. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Apr 2 2008, 10:42 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (pKillerMax @ Apr 2 2008, 09:33 PM) That's not true. With a little effort we could sign the likes of Huntelaar, Van Der Vaart, Gomez, Diego, Benzema, Srna, Rafinha, Lloris, Jo and many more. It all depends on Milan's transfer plan for the coming summer. Good point. I think we'll struggle to get players from the top teams, but like the players you've pointed out, there's some very good players at the next level of clubs. |
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