[han2503]

Ausilio, Sabatini, Bigon and Prade are the names being mentioned by the Italian media atm. Sabatini would be my top pick

Also reports about Paolo and Albertini being offered roles as well

[X-Offender]

Time to make this club big again.

[Jack Sparrow]

I don't like any of the names being mentioned. The only 2 people I like are the Empoli and Sassuolo DoFs. But to be honest, I have no idea how good our scouting network is at the moment. We seem to do well picking up young talents though.

EDIT: Actually in that lot only Sabatini convinces me. I'd confused Sabatini with Baldini - but Sabatini doesn't seem to do long term contracts. And we need one guy for the next 5 years. If we play our cards right, in 3-5 years we can challenge for CL again.

[han2503]

Official: Chinese pay Milan €85m

Milan’s holding company, Fininvest, has officially confirmed a deposit of €85m from Sino-Europe Sports.

The Chinese consortium has signed a preliminary agreement to buy the Rossoneri from Silvio Berlusconi, and had already deposited €15m.

Part of the deal meant a further €85m had to be paid within 35 days of the preliminary agreement, and reports today suggested that could arrive this afternoon.

“Fininvest is pleased to confirm the payment made by Sino Europe Sports Investment Management Changxing Co.Ltd of the second installment of the downpayment of €100m agreed in the preliminary contract to sell AC Milan, signed on August 5 this year,” an official statement confirmed.

“As agreed by the set deadlines, the payment of €15m was immediate from the moment of the first signature, and today the Chinese investors have paid Fininvest the remaining €85m.

“This is an important step forward in closing the transaction by the end of the year.”

[han2503]

Glad to see that things are moving along without any further hiccups and delays.

It's nice to see things getting done professionally again at this club

Although that title is a bit misleading, It should read Fininvest and not Milan. All the money paid by the consortium will be paid to Fininvest nothing from it is going into the Milan budget aside from the 200m agreed upon as part of the total amount for the sale to pay off the debts

[han2503]

I don't like any of the names being mentioned. The only 2 people I like are the Empoli and Sassuolo DoFs. But to be honest, I have no idea how good our scouting network is at the moment. We seem to do well picking up young talents though.

EDIT: Actually in that lot only Sabatini convinces me. I'd confused Sabatini with Baldini - but Sabatini doesn't seem to do long term contracts. And we need one guy for the next 5 years. If we play our cards right, in 3-5 years we can challenge for CL again.

I think given the right environment Sabatini would stay as this would be one of his biggest and most important stints of his career.

Also, I would like for us to look outside the league, like the Sevilla SD Monchi was reported to wanting out, he's done wonders for them with very limited resources.

I'd like to see us poach someone like him, or at least look at teams in Portugal, who have been great at finding top notch talent and earning huge cash for them. I'm not saying we become some sort of feeder club, but to have someone not only capable of identifying great talents and louring them to the club, but should we want to sell someone for whatever reason we'll have someone capable of getting us a great deal

[maldini03]

I was concerned that this deal would stall so this is good for the process of getting the new owners in. As far as sporting directors go, that would be Galliani's job essentially, correct? What role would the various Maldini, Albertini, old Milan names play? Advisory roles?

Hopefully we begin to see some new faces and we start to turn that into results on the field. Still a long road ahead, but as long as we are moving forward, it is all good news.

[han2503]

I was concerned that this deal would stall so this is good for the process of getting the new owners in. As far as sporting directors go, that would be Galliani's job essentially, correct? What role would the various Maldini, Albertini, old Milan names play? Advisory roles?

Hopefully we begin to see some new faces and we start to turn that into results on the field. Still a long road ahead, but as long as we are moving forward, it is all good news.

Actually Galliani is the CEO, GM, SD and basically every other top position in the club (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) And one wonders why we've seen the magnitude of mistakes we've seen these past few years...

And let's not forget the days when he was president of the Lega as well.

Tassotti made a couple of thinly veiled comments as well this week, he said something along the lines of Milan having stopped listening to people from inside the club and started listening to outsiders. I can only guess that this was directed at Galliani who has mostly done deals based on who the players' agents are and what clubs they play for

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Actually Galliani is the CEO, GM, SD and basically every other top position in the club (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) And one wonders why we've seen the magnitude of mistakes we've seen these past few years...

Same as a dictator, in other words.

[Jack Sparrow]

So the word now on the newsfeed is that we're hiring an ex-Inter scout and director of football scouting. Bring back Albertini and Galliani continues to remain as a director (probably looking at transfers).

I actually wouldn't mind this setup. I think Galliani is very good at what he does, but at nothing else. The past few years when he's been doing multiple roles is when he has really been poor.

In this situation we'd have a true footballer as DoF, a separate head of scouting for looking at talent, Fassone to look at marketing - leaving Galliani to focus on doing transfers and just that.

Apparently Galliani staying is a Silvio decision though.

[han2503]

So the word now on the newsfeed is that we're hiring an ex-Inter scout and director of football scouting. Bring back Albertini and Galliani continues to remain as a director (probably looking at transfers).

I actually wouldn't mind this setup. I think Galliani is very good at what he does, but at nothing else. The past few years when he's been doing multiple roles is when he has really been poor.

In this situation we'd have a true footballer as DoF, a separate head of scouting for looking at talent, Fassone to look at marketing - leaving Galliani to focus on doing transfers and just that.

Apparently Galliani staying is a Silvio decision though.

I don't believe those rumours.

Silvio has as much say in big decisions within the club as I do. He's an honorary president, that means he can sit on his imaginary throne but he has no influence. He's basically like the queen of England, just a figure head.

As for Galliani staying. I think it would be a mistake. His reputation has gone down the toilet, his decision making has been terrible, he mostly relies on his agent friends and Preziosi to make deals and I personally just don't trust him and the new owners shouldn't either.

Galliani should be let go ASAP and the very LAST thing he should be trusted with is players transfers. Someone competent at negotiating and spotting talent should handle that. Not a senile old fool who still lives in his glory days of the 80s

[Forza Milan!]

I don't believe those rumours.

Silvio has as much say in big decisions within the club as I do. He's an honorary president, that means he can sit on his imaginary throne but he has no influence. He's basically like the queen of England, just a figure head.

As for Galliani staying. I think it would be a mistake. His reputation has gone down the toilet, his decision making has been terrible, he mostly relies on his agent friends and Preziosi to make deals and I personally just don't trust him and the new owners shouldn't either.

Galliani should be let go ASAP and the very LAST thing he should be trusted with is players transfers. Someone competent at negotiating and spotting talent should handle that. Not a senile old fool who still lives in his glory days of the 80s

I agree. I see no benefit in Galliani staying around, particularly if he is going to be in charge of transfers. We need someone with new ideas.

[han2503]

I agree. I see no benefit in Galliani staying around, particularly if he is going to be in charge of transfers. We need someone with new ideas.

Honestly I don't buy any of that. The Chinese have already brought someone in (Fassano) as the GM, which as far as I know was also part of Galliani's job descriptions ((IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) ). And he's been tasked with re-establishing the upper management of the club and re-defining the organisation chart. We're seriously looking for a Director of Sport, we're looking at Maldini, Albertini and Costacurta to fill in management roles, all of which I read will be working in synergy with the new DS. So honestly speaking, I don't see any room for Galliani, not as CEO either, a position which I am sure the Chinese will want to fill with their own selection and not Silvio's guy who has been one of the main culprits in the downfall of the club they just spent 700m on

Anyway, here are a couple of clipping off of twitter regarding the re-structuring and the rumours flying about

@MilanEye The club legend who will be chosen will not be just an image for Milan, but will have an operational role in synergy with the SD [Sky].

@MilanEye Immediately, Fassone will focus on bringing of Milan legends back to the club. The three names are: Costacurta, Albertini and Maldini [Sky].

@MilanEye Fassone wants to choose the new sporting director next week. Massimiliano Mirabelli is the favourite [Sky].

@TheMilanBible Fassone also wants to bring back a Milan great, and the candidates remain Albertini, Costacurta and Maldini. [Sky]

@TheMilanBible By next week, Fassone wants to close a deal for the new sporting director of Milan. The strongest candidate is Mirabelli. [Sky Italia]

@TheMilanBible Gazzetta also reports Mirabelli could be joined by Costacurta, in regards to the relationship with the team.

@TheMilanBible Marco Fassone is thinking of hiring the head of Inter scout Massimiliano Mirabelli as the new SD. [Sky]

[X-Offender]

I actually wouldn't mind this setup. I think Galliani is very good at what he does, but at nothing else. The past few years when he's been doing multiple roles is when he has really been poor.

In this situation we'd have a true footballer as DoF, a separate head of scouting for looking at talent, Fassone to look at marketing - leaving Galliani to focus on doing transfers and just that.

Apparently Galliani staying is a Silvio decision though.

Enough rum for you, Jack.

Anyway, Maldini has publicly refuted any potential offers that might come in his direction.

Pity.

[Jack Sparrow]

So Costacurta or Albertini doing the Nedved role? I'd have liked someone from a slightly modern era. Like Ambrosini? He'd be relating to the players better. Billy would so old school to be unrelatable no?