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Berlusconi: Bring me Adriano!
Saturday 30 June, 2007

Milan President Silvio Berlusconi admits Andriy Shevchenko is too expensive, but publicly asks Inter for Adriano!

The patron has never disguised his fondness for Sheva, even after the £30m move to Chelsea leaving the door wide open for a surprise comeback.

“Shevchenko is always in first place for me, but Roman Abramovich is asking too much. Shevchenko would have no problem in returning to us and I am convinced he would be the ideal partner for Ronaldo.”

“Our fans must relax. We will get a great player, but without rushing it, as it is important to have patience,” said the patron after missing out on David Suazo to rivals Inter.

“Cagliari offered us Suazo, then when we discovered it was not possible to sign him, we stepped aside and refused to put obstacles in Inter’s path.”

The good rapport between the two ‘cugini’ could also see a shock summer transfer, as Suazo’s arrival pushes Adriano out of the Nerazzurri squad. Could Milan swoop for the unsettled hitman?

“If only! I have always liked Adriano a great deal and think that he would be at ease at Milan among all the Brazilians we have here,” smiled Berlusconi.

“Milan are a huge family and being here would give him the opportunity to express himself at his best, just as Ronaldo already has.”

This is not the first time that the thought of Adriano wearing the Rossoneri jersey has crossed the front pages, but Berlusconi takes it a step further.

“With what happened recently I’m not sure if it will be possible, as I called Massimo Moratti to organise a friendly match so Milan and Inter could celebrate their success together, but we haven’t been able to find a date yet.

“Having said that, I repeat that I would very much like Adriano at Milan if we could reach an agreement with Inter.”

Other candidates for the forward role include Samuel Eto’o and Ronaldinho, but Barcelona have stated the pair are not for sale.

“I also want to remind fans that we already have an important new player – Ronaldo can now compete for us in the Champions League.”

Meanwhile, Milan are closing in on former Juventus and Roma midfielder Emerson, who will not be needed at Real Madrid after Fabio Capello’s dismissal.

The Brazilian, known as ‘Puma’, has reportedly already been in negotiations with the Rossoneri for some time and finally got the all-clear to leave Madrid.


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NO RUSH OR FEAR

6/30/2007 7:19:00 PM

President Silvio Berlusconi has put the Milan fans at ease by stating that the club have time to sign a really top player

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President Silvio Berlusconi has been speaking about the transfer market and the arrival of a top player. He said: 'Shevchenko is always in first place for me but Abramovich asks for too much. Shevchenko would have no problems returning and would be the ideal player to play alongside Ronaldo. Then there is Ronaldinho but I know it is an impossible dream because the Barcelona president is elected by the club members and he's said he couldn't remain in Spain. Eto'o is also difficult as there is a different fiscal situation in Spain which allows players there to have much more than ours.'

On Adriano and Cassano: 'I have always like Adriano a lot and we would get on with all the Brazilians at Milan. I would only come to agreement with Inter if there were no problems. I don't know Cassano as a person but he's very talented. We have never had any problems at Milan with anyone.'

Kakà situation: 'This story is tiring and we are fed up with Real Madrid. Kakà will not leave.'

On the defence: The heir to Maldini? We will find a young defender as we found Kakà in attack. Cannavaro? He was a youngster in the years of Costacurta and Maldini but we will be pointing to a youngster.'

On Gourcuff: 'We believe in this youngster, he could become the new Zidane. We were very interested in Emerson but his arrival could hold Gourcuff back.'

Same quotes from acmilan.com.

Fed up with Madrid? Do tell.

There can be no heir to Maldini... how could they ask such a question!?? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

I like it that they believe in Yoann but I can't see how Emerson would hold him back!

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I like it that they believe in Yoann but I can't see how Emerson would hold him back!

Yeah, I didn't get that either.