Yup Laporta got the vote of confidence .. Ronaldinho welcome

I dont see how people couldnt accept him. I mean, I hated him cuz of all my friends, 75% Barca fans. His seasons 04-06 were the best i have seen anyone play in many years. If he can get back to even 3/4 of the form he had durring those seasons, we have a a steal of a transfer.

It's easier said than done. I don't believe he can get back to that, he's won everything there is really so his motivation is gone. And do we really and truly believe he'll get his motivation back by playing in the UEFA Cup?

He hasn't won the Scudetto, Kurt.

He's already won a league title though, that's what I meant. I don't think he'd be winning the Scudetto here anyway.

But it's a challenge anyway. he needs a new challenge to revive his career IMO.

I understand your skepticism kurt, but personally I think that his problems at Barca extend far more then just not being able to motivate himself any longer.

And personally I think that if he really was unmotivated and has lost all his interest then he would have gone to the US or Man City for the money being offered, not chosen Milan. UEFA Cup or not, this is still Milan we're talking about, the fact that he would be playing for Milan is a motivition in itself.

And just the fact that he would want to prove himself at a new club and league. And that he is one of the bests ever to play the game. I see that as enough motivation to get him "close" to were he was

Yep

Bronzetti again said that milan will buy R10

Of course Milan will buy Ronaldinho

not until acmilan official communicates

Not even until that!

The fish doll gives poor, dubious zd a cookie.

The fish doll also reports that Dunga is quoted as saying that Ronaldinho will go to Milan.

(so let's see the announcement, him holding up jersey, etc etc etc already)

oh comon that was only once

I'm not sure how bad this might be but....Sport (which I believe is the Barca paper) is reporting that Laporta is going to resign as president of Barcelona on Thursday.
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I think Barcelona president role in Ronaldinho departure is Zero , Ronaldinho wants Milan , there is a little possibility that he stay ! but for Eto'o there is another story , he will stay if they want ! i will be happy if they keep Eto'o and let Ade comes here in Milan !

Bronzetti En Route To Barcelona For Ronaldinho

Super agent and Milan transfer consultant, Ernesto Bronzetti, is on his way to Barcelona to try another move for Ronaldinho according to La Gazzetta Dello Sport.

Link:
http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=768156

another sweetie Wednesday is coming !

he has been disallowed for the olympics

You know the reason why?

The same reason Milan isn't letting Pippo, Kaka, et al go.


Ronaldinho, called upon for the 14th

The Brazilian player will have to report for training on Monday, the first session of the 2008-09 season.


FC Barcelona have announced that Ronaldinho will be expected to report for training on the forthcoming July 14. The player has been named in the Brazilian Olympic squad to play at the Beijing Games from August 6 to 24.

The Olympics do not form part of the official FIFA calendar, and no official decision has ever been made in that respect, so the club is under no obligation to allow its player to travel.
In recent weeks, technical secretary Txiki Beguiristain has reiterated that Barça’s objective has always been to have as many players as possible ready in time for the Champions League qualifying games.

FIFA Rules

FIFA’s regulations with respect to the release of players to represent their national associations states in article 1.2 of annex 1 that “The release of players … is mandatory for matches on dates listed in the coordinated international match calendar and for all matches for which a duty to release players exists on the basis of a special decision by the FIFA”.



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Who has been disallowed for the Olympics?

^^ gal kenny, take a look at the post I made just above.

Barca have denied Ronaldinho permission to take part in the Olympics. The reasoning is the same that Milan are using to deny its over-23 players permission to take part.

I don't even think he'll be available on the 14th for Barcelona cuz he would have already signed for Milan..

Arsenal Ready To Sell Adebayor - Galliani

Milan’s Adriano Galliani has reportedly declared that Arsenal have contacted him to discuss selling striker Emmanuel Adebayor to the Italian giants.
Adebayor’s future has been the subject of much debate all summer with the striker flirting with both AC Milan and Barcelona whilst also refusing to rule out staying at the Emirates.

However, it now appears the end may be in sight as Milan and Arsenal look set to sit down and potentially thrash out a deal which will see the Togolese swap London for Milan.

Speaking to Antenna 3 television station, Galliani has been reported as saying: "Arsenal wrote us a letter today in which they have said that they are ready to talk to us about Adebayor.”

The Price Is Right?

AC Milan had previously been reported as saying that Arsenal’s asking price for Adebayor was too high, a factor which looked to have ruled them out of the race for the front man.

Yet, whilst this may still be factor, it appears to be the only one preventing the deal taking place, which Galliani himself acknowledged. The Milan chief said: "There is just one major problem left to overcome - the price of the player, which is going to be high."

While the price still needs to be negotiated, it appears the player has already expressed his desire to move to Milan which appears to have set the ball rolling. Speaking of the striker’s wishes, Galliani confessed: "He's said that we're the club he wants to play for. That is surely a step towards the right direction."

Adebayor scored 24 league goals for the Gunners last season and manager Arsene Wenger will be reluctant to let the striker leave. However, the Gunners boss has already admitted earlier this week that his club may need to sell the player to help finance their stadium and should AC Milan get close to the Gunners asking price he may have no option but to sanction the sale.

goal.com

Serie A - Ron or Ade, not both - Galliani
Eurosport - Wed, 09 Jul 12:13:00 2008

Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani insists the Italians will sign only one of Emmanuel Adebayor and Ronaldinho - which could spell good news for Manchester City.

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The pair have been linked with switches to the San Siro this summer, with Galliani claiming Arsenal have sent him a letter saying they are willing to discuss a deal for Adebayor but remaining tight-lipped regarding Barcelona's Ronaldinho.

However, the 64-year-old insists any deal for one would end interest in the other, with the possibility of two big-name new signings having a negative effect on the Rossoneri - and Adebayor, who scored 30 goals in 48 games for Arsenal last season, appears to be Galliani's first choice.

If Milan do turn to the Togo striker, it would therefore leave City as the only bidders for Ronaldinho.

"Let's be clear about this: Adebayor is the alternative to Ronaldinho and vice-versa," Galliani said in a statement on the club's official site.

"We consider Kaka and (Alexandre) Pato first-team players. Having two players of the calibre of Adebayor and Ronaldinho would create a lot of problems in the dressing room."

On Adebayor, who the Gunners value at around £36million, he added: "If Adebayor decides to leave Arsenal, we are certainly interested.

"The English club have told us they are available to be contacted to negotiate for the player. This is a step forward, but the road is still long."

Ron or Ade, not both..

For me it's simple: Ronaldinho.

But I'd be satisfied with either. whatever you do, Baldy, just DON'T bring Sheva back

"We consider Kaka and (Alexandre) Pato first-team players. Having two players of the calibre of Adebayor and Ronaldinho would create a lot of problems in the dressing room."

.... I really dont get this at all I mean for example look at Inter. They have Ibra. Suazo. Crespo. Cruz. Mario Balotelli. and they make it work. Other teams have the same, if not more quallity forwards. We would have R10, Ade, Pato, Pippo, Kaka', and Borrielo. 3 out of those 6 players can also play behind the front men if need be. I understand that there is alot of "big heads" there but 50% of footballers have "big heads"

Galliani says we'll sign one.. so does that mean both or neither?

Guys Goal.com is saying that if we don't get Adebayor we'll get Palyvchenko. It could be good..


----------------------------------Abbiatti

-----------------Zambrotta-----Nesta-----Kaladze-----Jankulovski

-------------------------------------Pirlo

-------------------Flamini--------Kaka----------Ronaldinho

-----------------------------Pato-----Palyvchenko


wat do ya'll think?

Palyvchenko?... he's good, but not enough! Palyvchenko+Ronaldinho would be great!!

I know with a back up like Ronaldinho wat could go wrong? nothing..Palyvchenko is very unpredictable with his next move or when he's going to score. He even gat a name like Schevchenko..He could turn out to be like him who knows?

I'd take Palyvchenko over Ade and day of the week, and hour of the day and any minute of the hour!

I hadn't seen him play before the Euros and I must say he impressed me a lot, especially against Holland. like dst said, he could be an alternatove to Ade. he's young, and of course, he's got a nostalgic name

Ha. Goal's getting slow. Mediaset had the Pavlyuchenko rumor Monday. I wouldn't be against it if we did get Ronaldinho.

Agreed, he is cheaper, and that way we could get R10 as well cuz we wont be paying for a extremely over payed forward. And he kinda sounds like Shevchenko

Galliani made a mention of him if we don't get Adebayor..However, i try not to think to hard how it'll be like if we didn't get ronaldinho or how it would be like if we did..or just thinking bout the formation..All this we need is to make AC Milan stronger again..The conflict or problem Galliani said would cause milan if we bought ronaldinho and Adebayor is not concrete at all..Inter has all the names..even chelsea and barca and they made it work..So i don't understand what this guy's trying to say

^^ Clearly they DIDN'T make it work last year at Barca. There were almost constant reports of tension/arguments between Rijkaard and players, among players, etc etc etc. I'd also argue that Chelsea's dressing room hasn't been particularly stable over the last couple of years, due in large part to Shevchenko's arrival and the feeling that he's the owner's pet and then due to the reportedly large number of players upset over Mourinho departing.

That said, Milan do have a history of very-little-to-no (public) drama in the dressing room. I can understand concern at upsetting the equilibrium in the dressing room if both Ronaldinho and Adebayor came in. Then again, it may be more Galliani doublespeak.

Well they're from countries that were part of the Soviet Union so they will have similar names

As for wou will come in, I for one believe that Galliani is finally being straight with everyone, only one player will arive, there won't be R10 and a striker. It will be an either or situation and from those 2 players R10 would be my first choice hands down.

It's simple Adebayor, is not good enough and is clearly not worth the money Arsenal are demanding for him and the salary he would request.

i belive it will be R10 and if there is a stiker after him then that will be sheva no one else

That's actually true..I hardly see milan go thru all these drama..except for the seedorf incident of him being substituted for Pato which actually turned to be the winning goal against Fiorentina

At the end of everything we'll end up with Ronaldinho...u guys watch and see..Every other person linked with milan's transfer has said so..Bronzentti, Leonardo, Silvio Berlusconi even said he always wanted Ronaldinho in milan...

Borriello Better Than Huntelaar - Galliani


Milan vice president Adriano Galliani believes Marco Borriello is better than Klass Jan Huntelaar.


Borriello struck 19 times in Serie A last term and it was this red hot form that prompted the Rossoneri to call him back from his spell at Genoa.

Milan have been looking for a top hit-man with Arsenal’s Emmanuel Adebayor and Chelsea’s Didier Drogba being touted as possible arrivals.

Huntelaar was also linked with a move to Italy but this doesn’t seem like it will be at Milan.

“We believe that Borriello is better than the Holland star,” Galliani told Antenna 3.

“Pavlyuchenko? He could arrive if Adebayor doesn’t come here. Sheva? Drogba? We’ll see.”

The Rossoneri have been huffing and puffing in the transfer market but they have not managed to bring down the house and sign a superstar.

Galliani himself did say that his club would not be spending mega-bucks in order to bring in the muscle.

Ronaldinho seems the likely target as Adebayor and Drogba will probably remain shackled at their clubs.

Pavlychenko case is serious , and also Drogba or Sheva ,


it would be positive that along Ronaldinho one of these 3 names that i think is Sheva arrive

Hasn't he said this Boriello > Huntelaar thing before? He's getting old, not only does he talk crap, he repeats it over and over.

Senile....

Most likely another striker will come in too

on mediaset there was an article whihc said that sheva move to milan is nerly impossible bcoz chelsea wont sell him for free

u are sure that R10 will join milan