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AC Milan - Milanfan.com _ Archive 06/07 _ Eto'o situation: Doors open but...
Posted by: Portikins Jun 14 2007, 12:24 PM
The Catalonia press is surprised by some comments of his agent.
El mundo deportivo, Barcelona's paper, says the agent "seems different" as last Monday he said "Eto'o is staying for sure" and now he says "We'll see what happens".
The same paper says Rijkaard asked Barcelona directors to sell Eto'o AND Eto'o knows it well.
But his agent, when asked about "Milan?" yesterday he said: "Eto'o is going to the club he wants. It's not Barcelona who decides his future. But we'll what happens."
Problem is, he has a preference for the EPL (Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool) who want him too...
http://www.elmundodeportivo.es/20070614/NOTICIA327021763.html
http://www.elmundodeportivo.es/20070614/NOTICIA318234711.html
Posted by: misha Jun 14 2007, 12:45 PM
I'm sure he's leaving Barca. The big question is where to?
For Barca it would be much better to sell him rather than R10. Eto'o had a fight with Rijkaard earlier this season, many people in the club don't like him , plus he's not selling shirts like R10. Even Laporta in Athens said ,in private talks, that Eto'o is the one who's gonna leave.
1+1=2 
Posted by: Portikins Jun 14 2007, 12:54 PM
For Barca it would be much better to sell him rather than R10. Eto'o had a fight with Rijkaard earlier this season, many people in the club don't like him , plus he's not selling shirts like R10. Even Laporta in Athens said ,in private talks, that Eto'o is the one who's gonna leave.
1+1=2
He said that?
Didn't know...What I like about Eto'o is... his age.
Compared to Ronaldinho or Henry's one (+1 and +4). Obviously I'd welcome him. Problem, again, is his mouth - must be quiet, not every week talking b/s to the press.
Anyway misha 1+1=2 is still a possibility.
Posted by: misha Jun 14 2007, 01:01 PM
Didn't know...One of the ESPN commentators said that he heard it.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 14 2007, 02:43 PM
For Barca it would be much better to sell him rather than R10. Eto'o had a fight with Rijkaard earlier this season, many people in the club don't like him , plus he's not selling shirts like R10. Even Laporta in Athens said ,in private talks, that Eto'o is the one who's gonna leave.
1+1=2
Still, this doesn't prove anything .. For R10, Milan have been on a wet dream for the past two years and have been following it up. Eto'o has never been in the picture. R10 has practically waled out of Barca, when he didn't attend the Espanol game nor training
1+1=2 is quit obvious ... You wouldnt need to look at tabloids anymore to know what will be our fate in this transfer session
Posted by: redbabies Jun 14 2007, 03:10 PM
if Eto'o is leaving than he's coming to European Champions.
I'm sure he wouldn't fit in English weather. He is used with sun, not rain. (thats one of the reasons)
Moreover, Arsenal and Liverpool cant buy it before us. So only Chelsea can be considered as a real competitor, but knowing that also Chelsea cant spend a lot of money anymore, my final conclusion would be: Eto'o moving Milan, if he decides to leave Barca. 
Posted by: misha Jun 14 2007, 05:25 PM
1+1=2 is quit obvious ... You wouldnt need to look at tabloids anymore to know what will be our fate in this transfer session
So can we start celebrate already his arrival? Just our interest in him for the past year is enough prove for you? You forget that there is another side involved who's also decides thing - Barca.
Every day you hear a different rumor. Only time will tell...
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 14 2007, 06:23 PM
Well u can look at it from several angles. But what you have to consider, is that Milan is bigger than Barca This is a fact, Milan is bigger economically, has a bigger trophy cabinet, and will be at the highest level (once again) next year.
The fact that Silvio Berlusconi has reiterated his desire to bring Ronaldinho, and ONLY Ronaldinho (last summer) .. Makes it a concrete fact that Milan's #1 target is Ronaldinho
Eto'o, Henry, Shevchenko, etc all come into context to divert the media's lenses. This is how Milan moves int he transfer market, I am sure u know this full well
Posted by: misha Jun 14 2007, 06:33 PM
This is a fact, Milan is bigger economically, has a bigger trophy cabinet, and will be at the highest level (once again) next year. Anyone said that Barca is bigger than Milan? Of course we all know who's superior
If he's our target? Yes. If we gonna bring him? Maybe. Yo talk like it's a done deal. But it isn't. At least not yet. Barca may decide to sell Eto'o and to keep R10 or something. We don't know how close or far we are. We just hear rumors all the time. Just now R10 said that he hope that Barca can land Henry and he always wanted to play with him.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 14 2007, 06:46 PM
If he's our target? Yes. If we gonna bring him? Maybe. Yo talk like it's a done deal. But it isn't. At least not yet. Barca may decide to sell Eto'o and to keep R10 or something. We don't know how close or far we are. We just hear rumors all the time. Just now R10 said that he hope that Barca can land Henry and he always wanted to play with him.
The Spanish Lega hasn't ended yet .. Even Shevchenko didn't peep a word, until his transfer was imminent and everything was ready for him in London.
When Zidane transfered to Madrid .. He didn't do it till the season was over and everything surfaced in the end of june ... I mean, these multi million dollar transfers have to happen under the table, for several reasons. They can't be dealt like a 10M pound transfer of Van Persie or Huntelaar ... We are talking about the world's #1 footballer here, his transfer has to be done accordingly and under a serene atmosphere.
EDIT: I am sure of the transfer, cuz I know that Milan is a bigger club ... In that sense, R10 needs to take the next step upwards
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Posted by: misha Jun 14 2007, 06:51 PM
When Zidane transfered to Madrid .. He didn't do it till the season was over and everything surfaced in the end of june ... I mean, these multi million dollar transfers have to happen under the table, for several reasons. They can't be dealt like a 10M pound transfer of Van Persie or Huntelaar ... We are talking about the world's #1 footballer here, his transfer has to be done accordingly and under a serene atmosphere.
EDIT: I am sure of the transfer, cuz I know that Milan is a bigger club ... In that sense, R10 needs to take the next step upwards
...I'm not saying it won't happen. It might, but it isn't a sure thing.
Milan is bigger but that doesn't ensure us a thing. As I said we don't even know where it really stands.
Posted by: Portikins Jun 14 2007, 06:58 PM
The day before Eto'o said the same.
"Me and Henry? We'd make an hell of an attack."
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 14 2007, 07:04 PM
It is quit clear where it stands, but if you want to go on this media circus with Eto'o one day and Henry the next, then of course you wont know where it stands ..
I think Milan's situation is clear. They want R10 above anyone else and will spend most of their efforts in finalizing this deal. As it has started along time ago, last summer
Posted by: misha Jun 14 2007, 07:17 PM
O.k, it's all smoke screen for R10 and you know better than anyone else. Maybe you are Galliani in disguise?
And that still doesn't make it a sure thing!!
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 14 2007, 07:44 PM
And that still doesn't make it a sure thing!!
Everything u say is recorded .. Were u born yesterday ?! This is an 80M Euro transfer deal. This doesn't happen with media lenses ..
Ok it doesn't make it a sure thing
Posted by: misha Jun 14 2007, 07:56 PM
Whatever. If it won't happen we are blaming you 
Posted by: dst Jun 14 2007, 10:16 PM
My science tells me that's not always true!
Then how come it was private!??
Anyway... only time will tell. I'd rather have R20 than Eto'o though. Any day!
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jun 14 2007, 10:18 PM
Eto'o is just a striker. 'Dinho is so much more.
Posted by: Portikins Jun 14 2007, 10:19 PM
Can't believe what you said.
Posted by: misha Jun 14 2007, 10:22 PM
He was part of it
Posted by: dst Jun 14 2007, 10:47 PM
That guy really wants us to believe Laporta gave a orivate interview to a journalist!???
For Paolo's sake... we're NOT stupid and Laporta is not either!!
PS I'm not aiming at you mishale, just at that ESPN guy... of course you did the right thing telling us!
Posted by: Warchant Jun 14 2007, 10:49 PM
For Paolo's sake... we're NOT stupid and Laporta is not either!!
PS I'm not aiming at you mishale, just at that ESPN guy... of course you did the right thing telling us!
it is ESPN...they get A LOT of exclusive interviews
not saying he's telling the entire truth, but i also wouldn't automatically dismiss it
Posted by: dst Jun 14 2007, 10:52 PM
Yeah but was it a private conversation or an interview? You could be right if it was an interview but I don't believe anyone can have a private conversation with a journalist! Mishale, spread some light on this...
Posted by: misha Jun 14 2007, 11:01 PM
He just said that he heard Laporta saying that in Athens.
Posted by: dst Jun 14 2007, 11:02 PM
Well... we know sh!t then. 
I don't believe in it personally...
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 14 2007, 11:33 PM
And ur calling me Galliani
EDIT:
Ok .. Then, who is 'we' ?!
Posted by: misha Jun 15 2007, 12:35 AM
We all. You promised us R10 and people we'll be waiting for results
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 15 2007, 01:26 AM
We all. You promised us R10 and people we'll be waiting for results
Jackii ... Get me my nine iron, we got some business to take care off .. Some people want to see some results
Posted by: misha Jun 15 2007, 01:29 AM
Jackii ... Get me my nine iron, we got some business to take care off .. Some people want to see some results
Well yeah. You can predict the future after all
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 15 2007, 01:39 AM
No one can predict the future, unless u got a magic ball .. Hehe u like magic balls ??
All it takes is just a bit of logic ... For the past season, all the news ever was talking about is, Ronaldinho to Milan .. Then you have Galliani saying we like him, but he is a Barca player. It has been going on all season long; Summer, Winter, Spring, Summer .. To the extent that even the Barca fans know that he is the one that will leave them ... Then when you put all this in one basket, what can u come up with ?!
Henry ? Eto'o ? Torres ? .. Sure, why not
But Silvio wants Ronaldinho, there is the difference. That is why I am so convinced When Silvio wanted Nesta what happened ?! When Silvio wanted Shevchenko what happened ?! Now he wants Ronaldinho ... This is how I predicted the future, 1+1=2
Posted by: misha Jun 15 2007, 01:53 AM
You don't always get what you want. Real Madrid wants Kaka and talking about that even more thern we talk about R10 . So what? He will come if Milan would have the opportunity to sign him. It can be this year, it can be next year or it can be in two years. Can you ensure it will be this season? No because it's not just up to Milan. It's a complicated deal and million thing can go wrong. And to say it's a done deal is stupid IMHO. Only time will tell.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 15 2007, 02:06 AM
Stupid huh ... Well so much for ur Eto'o hypothesis
Bottom line ... the president of the club is gonna bring Ronaldinho to Milan either by plane or dragging him from his dreadlocks to Milano. This is the ONLY way I see it.
U want me to ensure that it happens this summer ? Okay, he will come this summer 
Why ?! Because he wants a second chance at the CWC and Intercontinental .. It is as simple as that.
Posted by: Portikins Jun 15 2007, 02:12 AM
Critical point there.
He knows there's not gonna be another Markus Merk semi-final.
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More about Eto'o...
Milan don't allow the players to celebrate this way...
Posted by: misha Jun 15 2007, 02:18 AM
Bottom line ... the president of the club is gonna bring Ronaldinho to Milan either by plane or dragging him from his dreadlocks to Milano. This is the ONLY way I see it.
U want me to ensure that it happens this summer ?
Okay, he will come this summer Why ?! Because he wants a second chance at the CWC and Intercontinental .. It is as simple as that.
Eto'o hypothesis? All I said that I think he's leaving, I don't promise sure signings
I don't want you ensure a thing. Al I'm saying that you can't do it , but you convinced otherwise
Good reason. He was waiting for the CL winner to decide his future
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 15 2007, 02:41 AM
U crack me up .. Ur sarcasm
Is it difficult to add ?? I mean, does it take that much brain cells to draw such a conclusion ?
Yes he was waiting for the Euro Champions Glade u get it
Of course I'm convinced ± Anyone who has followed the news throughout this season knows deep down inside that he will sign. This isn't a hunch or an educated guess, this is something predictable.
Problem is, season isn't over and the media has linked us with 8 different players since we were announced Euro champs .. If it is a confirmation u r looking for, then you are missing the whole point. Cuz, Galliani isn't about to come out and say: "It is Ronaldinho, he is the surprise .." or ".. Barcalona are raising their asking price for Ronaldinho, please have patience"
U can even quote me on this, just to keep u warm .. Ronaldinho is the surprise and he will be in Milan by August.
Now, if I am proven right .. Then u'd have to do something for me .. Maybe change ur nickname hehe I got something real nice ..
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 15 2007, 02:45 AM
He knows there's not gonna be another Markus Merk semi-final.
This is true ... Plus Barcalona have reached an end to a cycle. They are in dept and need to sell. Ronaldinho has brought them 2 La Liga, a CL, the rest I don't care about .. He has given Barca success to last them 10 years
Eto'o plays best when R10 is supplying him. Without R10, Eto'o = 0. Maybe with Henry, he'll get hlf the chances
Posted by: misha Jun 15 2007, 02:59 AM
Wow. There is a thin line between over confidence and stupidity And you have passed it. Do you have enough brain cells to understand that?
They know that there is a chance that he will sign. They are smart enough to know that it's a 50-50 situation. Again, for the million time, I'm not saying he won't come. He might come but it's far away from being a done deal.
Posted by: misha Jun 15 2007, 03:02 AM
Anyway, I don't want to say the same thing over and over again. Everyone made his point, and it'll better to stop here cuz it's already getting too far.
Posted by: jbryant1 Jun 15 2007, 06:22 AM
Personally I think when Barca are on they have an edge on us. We have Kaka who carries the team. They have much more depth all around the pitch. Our league performances were dismal. They had major injuries through the season. In Europe we are the champions.
All these big signings are definitely not going to be completely transparent but that is included for all transactions. Its like Chelsea just picked up that Israeli defender and it was never clear whether it was going to happen, it wasn't a hundred million signing.
The key with Ronaldinho over Henry and Etoo is the sponsorships and the big money behind image rights. Ronaldinho is probably the highest paid player mostly through endorsements. This is the real complication. You have 30 million euro worth of stuff sitting on a shelf out there with Ronaldinhos Barcelona based endorsement on it. As well as one of the best players in the world who gets results. Who wants to lose both?
I hope you guys are right and he comes but I just have flash backs of last season when nobody came after the big promise.
Heres Galliani's words recently
He said: "I do not want to create expectations for our tifosi. It's possible that someone will arrive, but also that nobody arrives.
"Those who are here are all big players."
Posted by: Portikins Jun 15 2007, 12:48 PM
http://www.elmundodeportivo.es/20070615/NOTICIA327024967.html
Inter wants Eto'o too...
Posted by: misha Jun 15 2007, 12:54 PM
Reports in Spain are suggesting that Milan target Samuel Eto’o could now join Inter in a swap deal with Adriano.
The Barcelona striker is one of a number of transfer targets the Rossoneri are looking at, but their city rivals are ready to scupper their bid.
El Mundo Deportivo claims that Catalan President Joan Laporta met with Inter officials on June 4, at a dinner organised by Luis Figo, to discuss the African’s future.
The possibility of a swap deal involving Adriano was considered and the Spanish giants seem keen – even though the Cameroon international has stated that he wants a Nou Camp future.
It’s understood that the Italian champions have offered their misfiring Brazilian and cash, which may also be put towards a Barca bid for Arsenal’s Thierry Henry, for Eto’o.
Laporta seems to believe that Adriano would form a great partnership with Ronaldinho, who is also a good friend of the Emperor, and is ready to take Inter’s offer into consideration.
Milan were thought to be favoured in the race to sign the player after admitting that they would table an offer at the end of the Spanish campaign.
However, Milan President Silvio Berlusconi has now underlined that he’d prefer an Andriy Shevchenko return rather than see Eto’o arrive
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 15 2007, 02:19 PM
And you have passed it. Oh really ? Look everyone, it's Milanfan's very own clown
.. Isn't he hillarious Well, at least I know how to add
Why am I wasting my time sitting here typing to someone who thinks he is about to get a medal for being astute about his predictions
It's a f@cking internet forum for God's sakes
Posted by: misha Jun 15 2007, 02:33 PM
What's hillarious is how retarded you are
You know how to add? Good for you. Now it's time to learn something a little more difficult
Go look to your magic ball and say who will we sign next What a moron!!
Posted by: Portikins Jun 15 2007, 02:48 PM
C'mon guys... behave. There's no need for insults down here.
At the end of the day we're all Milan fans. Plus we're talking about 2 of the best posters in MF.com. Everyone in here likes both of you. Just respect eachother.
About the transfer-market... there's 75 days to Milan make 1, 2 or 3 moves. So, just relax.
BTW, a pool in Gazzetta "After Berlusconi words about Shevchenko... what do you think?":
Posted by: Kaka Is Brilliant Jun 15 2007, 03:25 PM
At the end of the day we're all Milan fans. Plus we're talking about 2 of the best posters in MF.com. Everyone in here likes both of you. Just respect eachother.
As Porty says, keep it calm guys if it continues I think the best thing is to close this topic.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jun 15 2007, 05:10 PM
Yesterday I posted...
And Porty who fights with everyone every other day, thinks he's Mahatma Gandhi, and dst who talks even more than I do, takes on a vow of silence.
So c'mon people let the fights begin...before m1ke comes up with v2.
Today Porty posts...
At the end of the day we're all Milan fans. Plus we're talking about 2 of the best posters in MF.com. Everyone in here likes both of you. Just respect eachother.
Was I right?? Or was I right??
Or maybe my post put this subconscious suggestion in him...is my psychology off the mark misha??Anyway Ash, I don't see any reason to shut this thread, we've had more serious issues over non-footballing matters before, and we agreed it was best to discuss it to a conclusion rather than let it simmer...makes for healthy interactions in the future.
And the greek chap's run off to Bar Buddha Bar to soak in the jazz while all this is happening. And he's supposed to be like the Master Splinter of Milanfan...
. Show some love b!tch!!!As I understand it...
R7 believes R10 is coming for sure. misha thinks not so for sure.
Understandable...logic influenced opinions/decisions are very subjective, even though people call it common sense it's different for different people.
misha is a clown...R7 is a retard??? Unless misha is Moratti and R7 is Mancini, I think that's B.S
All apologies, I know it's not my argument to butt into, but I'm not gonna let my pals fight over trifles unless I'm in on the action.
Posted by: Kaka Is Brilliant Jun 15 2007, 09:54 PM
Well I got my PM's flooded with people moaning about it
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jun 16 2007, 05:24 AM
oh...hmm...must be Porty whining about not being the centre of attention any more. Or is it dst complaining that R7's so busy with the R10 issue, he's not coming onto dst anymore...
I just called out the three biggest dogs in the yard. Hoo haa!! 
Posted by: jefri91 Jun 16 2007, 11:57 AM
At the end of the day we're all Milan fans. Plus we're talking about 2 of the best posters in MF.com. Everyone in here likes both of you. Just respect eachother.
About the transfer-market... there's 75 days to Milan make 1, 2 or 3 moves. So, just relax.
BTW, a pool in Gazzetta "After Berlusconi words about Shevchenko... what do you think?":
GOOD JOB GHANDI !!!
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