I didn't say spend money LIKE United, no one here ever said that we should go out and spend 50m on Mata just for the sake of it.

I said we're not even spending money that's within the ratio of what we earn in sponsorships vs what United earn. i.e if we're getting 20m and they're getting a 100m from Adidas and they spend half of that (50m) on transfers we're not even spending half of ours (10m) on transfers. Which is what I meant.

Inter are making some smart moves without breaking the bank as well, just like Roma (Iturbe aside). We're the only ones who can't pay 4.7m for Rami and end up asking the player to reduce his wages so we can close the deal, we're the ones who are signing free agents and giving them big contracts that we then end up regretting (always)

Yep! We've been trying to get rid of him for a few weeks now! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
And, it's not like he can back it up on the field like Ibra...just terrible.

We've been trying to get rid of him since the start of last summer, which was a never ending saga that finished with us failing to sell him and Galliani renewing (That's right!!) his contract for a meagre amount less than he was previously earning.

I wouldn't be surprised if the window closes and we're still stuck with him

Wording was bad, not 'like' United but even to spend that fraction 'ratio'. The ratio does not work that way; as sponsorships do not only fund for transfers. There are greater operations within the club that require that funding. United made a profit, and are inline with FFP - Actually are in an extraordinary position with their new adidas and chevrolet deals.
We on the other hand could spend the 10M. But if our wage is 4M capped, would the next best thing choose to go to Milan or Bundesliga/EPL/Madrid/Barcelona? If you were a player of quality (not saying you aren't), surely you would not sign for Milan, if PSG offered 6/7M, CL football and a chance to win titles.

On the big contracts you talk about, I think that is a matter of the past now. With Kaka and Robinho out. BUT does that cancel out the fact our projected income will be lower? No Europe means shed off at least 60M from our revenue. 2014 Revenue should be between 190M - 220M. Shite just got tighter, hence why we ask Rami to take it on the chin.


On inter & Roma
inter not breaking the bank? That's a first, inter have revenues of 120M, have aggregate losses that surpass ours; crazy numbers. They are in a worse position than us, heck they even made a loss in 2010 where they won it all. Except now they have a new owner, who has allocated funds of his 'initial purchase'. Keep a close eye on them and don't judge too soon. The only good thing they have going for them is that the new owner is a gateway for them into Asia. Otherwise, they are downsizing and have implemented a salary cap.


Roma have the CL, a new owner and a new stadium upcoming (two to three years to completion). I have no idea how they are faring with their income/expenses. All I know is that they have synergies with American businesses and are mostly influenced by their new owner James Pallotta. They will surely be BIG (in Serie A standards) in the next four years.

This post has been edited by Rossoneri7: Jul 28 2014, 06:25 PM

No, I said you've been trolling, I didn't call you a troll.

And you keep saying you're pointing out facts when all you're doing is disagreeing with the facts I and others present. Or ignoring them. This is what I call trolling.

PS: no point blocking on a forum, still see the person's replies in others responses to them. And like I say, nothing personal, I am not insulting you, I am criticising your posting style which seems to be a tad incendiary and rather opinion-based rather than facts-based.

We're both Milan fans, we just have a very different view on this and I have no axe to grind with anyone on here, including your good self.

Which we haven't (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)



I'll see what I can do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

More Galliani bullshitry:

- Olympiakos are interested in Robinho. There have been no offers from Besiktas
- Balotelli stays at 99.99%
- Cerci? Every alternative is fine as long as they're left-footed and play on the right ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) )
- About Dzemaili, there was a swap possibility that didn't materialize. We have 27 players, we're playing only the league, so we can't sign anyone until someone else leaves (so make them leave, shithead!)

Link

*sigh*

Another depressing transfer window (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) Luckily, NFL is 10 days away.

The day this galliani leaves Milan will be a day of great celebration. His approval rating must be what, 5%?

This post has been edited by Bluesummers: Jul 29 2014, 12:45 AM

It will be the day that brings peace and prosperity to the land known as AC Milan. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Surely.

Yes we will finally enter the era of prosperity and common sense where business decisions are dictated by logic and strategic planning instead of what we have no

Word. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

Yes sir!

Roma's estimated revenue is of €143.5 million (source Wikipedia). Also, Roma has not been in the CL since 2010-11, and they have managed to build a better team anyway.


Indeed. We have made plenty of bad decisions that are hurting our finances. Galliani's "strategy" has been "go to Raiola" and "look for any player we can get at zero-cost, does not matter how bad they are". I don't see how anyone can really defend Galliani. He has done reasonably well for us when he had unlimited funds, his limitations have become apparent in recent years.

Platini's son works for PSG. Interesting coincidence.