Udinese defender Cristian Zapata is ready to leave his current club in the hope of joining Italian giants Milan.

The 20-year-old has attracted the interest of several sides and has admitted that his departure from the Zebrette at the end of the season is almost certain.

“I have spoken with the Udinese management about my future and I am 70 per cent sure I will leave,” said the Colombian.

“Right now, however, I want to think about my current team and focus on the end of the season. Then, when the championship is over, I will talk with other teams,” added the stopper.

Zapata is wanted by a host of sides given his ability, but he seems to have clear ideas about how he wants his future to shape out.

“Both Fiorentina and Milan are interested in me,” he continued.

“I would prefer Milan because of their overall value and for the squad in general, but playing for Fiorentina would also represent a positive choice for my career.”

Both clubs are keen on new defenders as Milan will lose Alessandro Costacurta, and possibly Paolo Maldini, to retirement.

Fiorentina need rearguard reinforcements seeing as Dario Dainelli will leave on a free after failing to agree terms over a new deal.

The San Siro side are reportedly ready to offer £5m plus the co-ownership of forward Marco Borriello. The Viola plan a similar deal by including Reginaldo in their bid.


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never seen him. how old is he and he any good?"

hes 20 and he looks good. Good age, good position and good timing

heard of him......
I also watched some Udinese matches this season but I didn't really notice him.

It's too hard to notice a defender in an avg team like Udinese.