[William405]

Clarence Seedorf has hit out at Milan’s decision to leave it so late into the season to discuss contract renewals.

Seedorf is one of numerous high profile players at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza outfit whose contract expires next month.

“The club asked us to wait until we had won the Scudetto and that’s what we did,” he told the Corriere dello Sport.

“Now we want clarity and respect. You don’t treat flag bearers of this club like this,” he continued.

“I’m not feeling good, that is for certain. My relationship with [President Silvio] Berlusconi is clear, but it’s [Vice-President Adriano] Galliani who looks after these things.”

The Dutchman has been with the Rossoneri since his 2002 switch from city rivals Inter and he wants to remain.

“I‘ve spent half of my career here,” continued the 35-year-old.

“My rapport with Milan has not changed, my love is as it was. Perhaps we need to understand whether the opposite is occurring.”

Alessandro Nesta, Massimo Ambrosini and Andrea Pirlo are three other Milanisti who are waiting to see whether they will be offered a new deal.

I think Galliani's waiting to secure midfielders before letting go of the old guard.Imo,he should just keep two,and tell the ones whom their contracts won't be extended bye-bye.

Milan in Lamela talks
Milan officials met with the agent of River Plate ace Erik Lamela, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

After chasing Santos player Ganso for months, it is being suggested that the new Italian champions may be switching their attention to the Argentine instead.

The pink paper claims that Rossoneri director Ariedo Braida met with Lamela’s representative Marcelo Simonian on Wednesday.

It’s understood that Milan, who had a €12m bid rejected for him six months ago, will make a fresh offer for the 19-year-old talent.

The attacking midfielder is also liked by both Rome-based clubs, with Lazio in particular very keen.

Lamela holds a Spanish passport which does make him an attractive target as he would not need to be registered as a non-EU player.

This post has been edited by William405: May 12 2011, 11:09 AM

[TriniKing_CE]

Do you guys see Ibra here in next season? I think that Galliani and City might do some business in the summer.

I think he will. He still needs CL and he has a better chance to win it with us (a club with history & tradition I might add)

He integrated himself into our squad fairly well too I believe. Then again, little in the football world surprises me these days, so we'll just have to wait and see.

I know not everyone feels the same way as I do, but I want him to stay on as well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[CHU-LIP]

sorry chu, but imo your assessment of Pirlo, is imo, Ridiculous at best. OPersonally I can't bother to read what you keep putting out there, and I find it incredibly disrespectful when directed at a player like Pirlo.

Who yes in truth has come off a terrible season due to injury, but that does not mean that he should be thrown away like yesterday's left-overs like you're suggesting. If that were the case we should have gotten rid of guys like Ambro years ago since he could barely stay injury free for more then a month. And in that case the same would apply to Pato since he's so injury prone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

The bold part clearly shows you don't understand what I've been trying to say.

Do you guys see Ibra here in next season? I think that Galliani and City might do some business in the summer.

Yes. The season after that is a different story though.

[Fillipo Simone]

Do you guys see Ibra here in next season? I think that Galliani and City might do some business in the summer.

Yes. But - it would be nice to get rid of him IMO. I respect him as a player strictly and I know what he's done for us but as a person he's just not suitable for what Milan once was or should be. Many aren't, granted, but he's a special level.

It's funny how some of you praise so much our primavera team, when in fact 1) you've never seen them play; 2) they aren't actually that good, looking at the results. Fossati? C'mon, on what basis do you say he'll become the next big thing? Immature talk.

On what baisis do you know this information?
I'd say it's also immature to say someone's immature based purely on speculations and assumtions.

sorry chu, but imo your assessment of Pirlo, is imo, Ridiculous at best. OPersonally I can't bother to read what you keep putting out there, and I find it incredibly disrespectful when directed at a player like Pirlo.

Couldn't agree more. The theories I've read here about Pirlo are laughable. No comment.

[CHU-LIP]

Couldn't agree more. The theories I've read here about Pirlo are laughable. No comment.

You just did comment though, once again...

And what I find ''incredibly disrespectful'' towards fans like me is Pirlo joining to Juventus atmiditly when he isn't treated as an important first team player anymore. Pirlo clearly is one who prefers personal glory over loyalty, and I won't blame him for being like that, but I don't feel like loving him that much anymore now I know this, and also because I am really happy to see him leaving since he has been a bad influence when it comes to our results. If someone like Nesta and Ambrosini leaves us to join Juventus (just because the offer is better) it would break my heart, but they will never do this. They are different from Pirlo; they breath red and black, not just the Azzurri colours.

[TriniKing_CE]

Berlusconi has welcomed talk of a Kaka return.

I won't mind if his wages are greatly reduced, but I certainly don't see it as our 'best' option, especially considering that we need to build for the future.

[CHU-LIP]

Berlusconi has welcomed talk of a Kaka return.

I won't mind if his wages are greatly reduced, but I certainly don't see it as our 'best' option, especially considering that we need to build for the future.

I also don't like this idea. We better go for someone like Lamela and have him and Boateng fighting it out at AM.

[acid911]

You know what, CHU-LIP has a point. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) It may not be something everyone here agrees on, but the guy is definitely onto something. People used to call Kaka' a traitor for leaving the club, when he went for $$$$$, a nice sum we get each year from Real Madrid via installments. Or the Sheva fiasco. Both these instanced netted the club 100m in cold hard cash. The worst bit for me is that the guy is leaving for free when we bought him for 18m.

And then we have Gattuso who threatened to leave last season and whatnot. At least guys like Nesta, Ambro, and Seedorf never thought of, or mentioned leaving AC Milan. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) So when CHU says that these guys are all talk and full of air, then like I said he has got a point. Life's not fair, I know. The man is on a massive decline like I mention above, I know. But still, something could (or should I say "should") have been worked up between Pirlo and Milan. That's my honest $0.02 on this, make of it whatever you will.

[han2503]

The bold part clearly shows you don't understand what I've been trying to say.

I understand what you're saying perfectly, and I find it disrespectful, saying good riddance and other such BS imo is taking it to another level. You talk about how we play better without him etc, etc, when in fact you cannot be certain of this since we haven't played the new system with Pirlo in it, that is a FACT. Then when that argument is layed down you jump to trivial issues like injuries and salary. As far as I recall this is Pirlo's only season where he's been plagued by injuries, usually he's one of our most played starters. His salary is too high now, but I don't think that's the issue in this case either.

Look at the coppa against Palermo. Where did our best chaces come from? Pirlo's passes and that is where he improves our game's quality and moves it to another level.

You just did comment though, once again...

And what I find ''incredibly disrespectful'' towards fans like me is Pirlo joining to Juventus atmiditly when he isn't treated as an important first team player anymore. Pirlo clearly is one who prefers personal glory over loyalty, and I won't blame him for being like that, but I don't feel like loving him that much anymore now I know this, and also because I am really happy to see him leaving since he has been a bad influence when it comes to our results. If someone like Nesta and Ambrosini leaves us to join Juventus (just because the offer is better) it would break my heart, but they will never do this. They are different from Pirlo; they breath red and black, not just the Azzurri colours.

I think this is just an excuse to back up your unfounded theories about Pirlo.

As you can see all our senior players are not happy with how the club have handled their contract. Seedorf and Ambro have both talked about it. Pirlo needs to have a plan B in case the club do not renew with him and I can't begrudge him that. If he wants to choose Juve for one reason or another, then it is his choice to make and I'm really not going to judge after the treatment he and the others have been given.

[han2503]

You know what, CHU-LIP has a point. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) It may not be something everyone here agrees on, but the guy is definitely onto something. People used to call Kaka' a traitor for leaving the club, when he went for $$$$$, a nice sum we get each year from Real Madrid via installments. Or the Sheva fiasco. Both these instanced netted the club 100m in cold hard cash. The worst bit for me is that the guy is leaving for free when we bought him for 18m.

And then we have Gattuso who threatened to leave last season and whatnot. At least guys like Nesta, Ambro, and Seedorf never thought of, or mentioned leaving AC Milan. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) So when CHU says that these guys are all talk and full of air, then like I said he has got a point. Life's not fair, I know. The man is on a massive decline like I mention above, I know. But still, something could (or should I say "should") have been worked up between Pirlo and Milan. That's my honest $0.02 on this, make of it whatever you will.

Can we stop it with the melo-drama for now acid? pirlo never actually said a single thing about Juve, it has all been paper talk

[X-Offender]

Do you have a basis to say he won't? Take it easy, no need to jump on someone's back for being an optimist.

I didn't say he won't, but I didn't say he will either. I'm taking a neutral position. I'm not jumping on the back of anybody, it's just that some of you make our primavera sound like Barça's cantera, when in fact we have no evidence of how good they really are. In fact, looking at what they've achieved in the last few years, we could say there's much room for improvement.

Do you guys see Ibra here in next season? I think that Galliani and City might do some business in the summer.

Honestly, I'd let him go for Dzeko and some money. Very often I don't like his attitude on the field, and I'm not talking about his foolish behavior, but the way he just walks and doesn't seem too bothered sometimes.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Sometimes it's just better to stay quiet, know what I mean? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[acid911]

Can we stop it with the melo-drama for now acid? pirlo never actually said a single thing about Juve, it has all been paper talk

And I didn't say he did. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) And neither will I believe anything unless it is official, and he is holding a new shirt. Only Gattuso has been quoted earlier this season that he almost left last year. But the truth is that this case should have been better handled, with Pirlo agreeing to a paycut and Milan offering him the best they can. Despite playing 10 years in the red and black shirt, the guy still has a couple of more years at least to give!

I was all for keeping Ambrosini and Pirlo a few months back, and this is still my viewpoint. Nesta is a definite resigning. Gattuso next, that is if he does not take up the Russian offer. And finally Seedorf, if he accepts a bench spot, but IMO it's best if we mutually parted ways.

I didn't say he won't, but I didn't say he will either. I'm taking a neutral position. I'm not jumping on the back of anybody, it's just that some of you make our primavera sound like Barça's cantera, when in fact we have no evidence of how good they really are. In fact, looking at what they've achieved in the last few years, we could say there's much room for improvement.

+1. This I agree with. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/innocent.gif) Some of these guys may be good, but they need regular (and by this I mean months and months) playing time with the first XI to improve and establish themselves.

Honestly, I'd let him go for Dzeko and some money. Very often I don't like his attitude on the field, and I'm not talking about his foolish behavior, but the way he just walks and doesn't seem too bothered sometimes.

Agreed again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) City can use a champion player like him, and as much as Ibra has contributed us this season, there still is his big salary and attitude, plus the fact that he will be a 30+ player soon.

[CHU-LIP]

I think this is just an excuse to back up your unfounded theories about Pirlo.

What theories, han?

At least acid understands me, and thank you for that, acid. I don't expect most people to agree with me, but it's nice to see someone at least understands me. I get slaughtered here for my feelings and way to look at things, that's not really respectful (a word often mentioned here). Unlike enough of you, I respect and understand you all for thinking different than me. Acid mentioned Kaká and Sheva. What Kaká has done is less worse than Pirlo. I like Kaká more than Pirlo. At least Kaká didn't join a domestic rival (I know, it's not Inter, but it's the 2nd worse choice you can make), and Pirlo wasn't forced out the way Kaká was, at least not as much.

And to those who say it's all paper talk Pirlo is joining Juventus: it really looks like a matter of time for becoming official. Stay in denial as long as you want to, guys.

This post has been edited by CHU-LIP: May 12 2011, 05:25 PM

[acid911]

At least acid understands me, and thank you for that, acid. I don't expect most people to agree with me, but it's nice to see someone at least understands me. I get slaughtered here for my feelings and way to look at things, that's not really respectful (a word often mentioned here). Unlike enough of you, I respect you all for thinking different than me. Acid mentioned Kaká and Sheva. What Kaká has done is less worse than Pirlo. I like Kaká more than Pirlo. At least Kaká didn't join a domestic rival (I know, it's not Inter, but it's the 2nd worse choice you can make), and Pirlo wasn't forced out the way Kaká was, at least not as much.

Nothing to it, man. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) That's the beauty of it all, the different viewpoint, different ways fans see any single incident. And this is something to be celebrated. We have fans across the web criticizing Gattuso for his chants against Leonard (with the view that it brings a bad name to the club), and others laughing it off and literally congratulating him. Neither party is any less a fan of Milan, and both want the bet for the club.

It's bad timing more than anything else in Pirlo's case. Besides, I am sure a team like Napoli or Fiorentina could also have afforded a player of his quality on free and at 3m a season (the figure that is thrown around in the media). He'd be a definite starter there as well. Maybe he wants to be the one to play at the big 3 Italian clubs, who knows? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) But really sitting here I can see where CHU-LIP is coming from, and while I may not agree 100% with what he says and share the more extreme viewpoints, it's wrong to completely disregard his thoughts as if they are nothing. There are a lot of ways this could have gone better (more mature handling by the player and club, less injuries, whatnot), and this remains a fact.

I for one am sad that it came to this, who wouldn't love a Pirlo on song and in his prime?!

[CHU-LIP]

The Pirlo in his prime I really loved. Those were the days... Pirlo and Kaká...

Ha! Gattuso's chants towards Leonardo... I'd say they were well-deserved. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/king.gif) That's what you get for joining our number one rival. Now Milan fans hate him, and also Inter fans do after also sucking there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Most hated person in city Milano? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

This post has been edited by CHU-LIP: May 12 2011, 05:31 PM