Negotiations over a new contract with Juventus are about to begin and it seems like he won't accept the pay-cut they want to give him!
If he doesn't sign a new contract with them and he wants out then would you take him?
I know I would... I don't like him much myself! I do have respect for him though even if he's only a mere shadow of his good and shining former self but I knew it would hurt many people to see him in the Rossoneri colors so I would take him!
He is a champion after all and I do like champions!
I think he'd do a Beckham or a Batistuta though if he didn't extend his contract with Giuve...
Full Version: Del Piero
dst, did you add the 'yes cause he's pretty' button for me?
I'd take him, but....Del Piero playing for anyone but Juve is like Paolo playing for anyone but Milan. I just don't see it happening. If it did, relations between Milan and the Zebras would be veryvery bad.
I'd take him, but....Del Piero playing for anyone but Juve is like Paolo playing for anyone but Milan. I just don't see it happening. If it did, relations between Milan and the Zebras would be veryvery bad.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Sep 26 2007, 04:42 PM)
dst, did you add the 'yes cause he's pretty' button for me?
I'd take him, but....Del Piero playing for anyone but Juve is like Paolo playing for anyone but Milan. I just don't see it happening. If it did, relations between Milan and the Zebras would be veryvery bad.
I'd take him, but....Del Piero playing for anyone but Juve is like Paolo playing for anyone but Milan. I just don't see it happening. If it did, relations between Milan and the Zebras would be veryvery bad.
Yup!
I don't see why relations would be bad... it's not like we'd steal him from them, it'd be their decision to sell him to us or not...
QUOTE (Tennie @ Sep 26 2007, 07:42 AM)
I'd take him, but....Del Piero playing for anyone but Juve is like Paolo playing for anyone but Milan. I just don't see it happening. If it did, relations between Milan and the Zebras would be veryvery bad.
They aren't so good right now either.
I'd take him, but I don't want him. That make sense? I don't want Galliani to come out and say: "The Ronaldo-Del Piero pair will give fans a lot of satisfaction" Like he did when we got Vieri. Like, duh... Maybe 5 years ago....
What I'm trying to say, is that I don't want Del Piero to become our "We don't need reinforcements" flag.
It won't ever happen and I don't want hin here. For them, it's like if Costacurta or other milanista would have moved there.
It will never ever ever ever happen. d.p is retiring there. Its like saying would paolo move to juve cause he isn't getting paid enough.
QUOTE (Bluesummers @ Sep 26 2007, 11:02 PM)
It will never ever ever ever happen. d.p is retiring there. Its like saying would paolo move to juve cause he isn't getting paid enough.
Exactly.
If we had a chance to grab him, I'd take him in one moment of time,..
QUOTE (Bluesummers @ Sep 27 2007, 02:02 AM)
It will never ever ever ever happen. d.p is retiring there. Its like saying would paolo move to juve cause he isn't getting paid enough.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Sep 27 2007, 04:07 AM)
Exactly.
It won't happen most certainly, I'm just asking what you'd do if you had the chance to snatch him.
QUOTE (dst @ Sep 27 2007, 10:50 AM)
It won't happen most certainly, I'm just asking what you'd do if you had the chance to snatch him.
I'd make him parade around the stadium during our home games with a 'Juve suck' shirt on.
I think everyone team on earth would want to sign him given the chance, he's still that good in my opinion.
You do know, Kurt, that one of the favorite chants of the Curva at the San Siro is 'Juve Juve Vafancullo'. Del Piero with /that/ on a t-shirt would be appropriate.
Not that it'd ever happen.
Del Piero with /that/ on a t-shirt would be appropriate.Not that it'd ever happen.
I would be ecstatic if he came !!!
He is an experienced player who is a great example to follow!
Except in the zebra shirt he looks .. Well, u know schifo
He is an experienced player who is a great example to follow!
Except in the zebra shirt he looks .. Well, u know schifo
I wouldn't want him even for free. Why would you want an aging , in decline symbol of the other team. His best days are long gone.
QUOTE (mishale @ Sep 27 2007, 09:02 PM)
Why would you want an aging , in decline symbol of the other team.
How would you feel if Paolo was to retire at Juventus (have mercy one me dear Lord)?
................ that's why you'd want Del Piero in Milan!
QUOTE (dst @ Sep 27 2007, 08:23 PM)
................ that's why you'd want Del Piero in Milan!
Just to stick it to Juve? It's not worth it.
It'd almost be worth it if Del Piero were a Nerazurri instead of a Zebra. Just for the 'vafancullo' factor.
But I have a level of admiration and respect for the Zebras - granted, it's gone down a lot since Gianni Agnelli died - that I've never had for the Merda.
As Jake would say 'Merda Schifo'.
But I have a level of admiration and respect for the Zebras - granted, it's gone down a lot since Gianni Agnelli died - that I've never had for the Merda.
As Jake would say 'Merda Schifo'.
QUOTE (mishale @ Sep 27 2007, 09:28 PM)
Just to stick it to Juve? It's not worth it.
It's not just that... he used to be a great player and it would be an honor if he ended his career in Milan!
QUOTE (dst @ Sep 28 2007, 01:35 AM)
It's not just that... he used to be a great player and it would be an honor if he ended his career in Milan!
I don't see it like that. You look at this as Milan fan. I would lost any respect for him if he had done that. If a player, who's the face of his club and the undisputable idol, leaves to the rivals towards the end of his carrer (because of some money issue or some othe reason), I won't fell honored just because he choose Milan.
Del Piero would not join Milan, if he ever did leave, it would be for a foreign team or maybe his hometown club (whoever they are)
He knows that leaving Juve for a Serie A rival would hurt alot of fans, and he has too much love for Juve to do that
He knows that leaving Juve for a Serie A rival would hurt alot of fans, and he has too much love for Juve to do that
QUOTE (whoarethepatriots @ Sep 29 2007, 03:51 PM)
Del Piero would not join Milan, if he ever did leave, it would be for a foreign team or maybe his hometown club (whoever they are)
He joined Juve from Padova (I think) but I'm not sure they' his hometown club, just the team that gave him his break.
Hrm.
Alessio Secco, the Fester equivalent at Juve, told Sky Italia that the Zebras are working to reach agreement with Del Piero on a new contract, but that it's possible it might not happen. They're willing to offer a renewal to 2010 (which is what Del Piero wants) but they want to cut his wages by 30% (which is why Del Piero is not happy).
Alessio Secco, the Fester equivalent at Juve, told Sky Italia that the Zebras are working to reach agreement with Del Piero on a new contract, but that it's possible it might not happen. They're willing to offer a renewal to 2010 (which is what Del Piero wants) but they want to cut his wages by 30% (which is why Del Piero is not happy).
He should just sign the contract with them ... He would be an eternal symbol of Juve if he does ..
But then again .. It is his career and his choice at teh end of the day.
But then again .. It is his career and his choice at teh end of the day.
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02 10 2007- Milan, Galliani: "Del Piero non ci interessa"
Il Milan non sarebbe interessato ad Alessandro Del Piero nel caso di un divorzio tra l'attaccante azzurro e la Juventus. Lo ha detto l'amministratore delegato rossonero Adriano Galliani ai microfoni di Sky Sport. "Noi davanti siamo a posto", ha detto Galliani. Il dirigente milanista si è poi mostrato ottimista circa le prospettive del reparto avanzato, apparso in crisi nelle prime settimane della stagione. "Si sta allenando Pato, che sta facendo delle cose straordinarie. Ronaldo sta recuperando", ha concluso Galliani, "tra un po' vedrete che avremo problemi di abbondanza".
Il Milan non sarebbe interessato ad Alessandro Del Piero nel caso di un divorzio tra l'attaccante azzurro e la Juventus. Lo ha detto l'amministratore delegato rossonero Adriano Galliani ai microfoni di Sky Sport. "Noi davanti siamo a posto", ha detto Galliani. Il dirigente milanista si è poi mostrato ottimista circa le prospettive del reparto avanzato, apparso in crisi nelle prime settimane della stagione. "Si sta allenando Pato, che sta facendo delle cose straordinarie. Ronaldo sta recuperando", ha concluso Galliani, "tra un po' vedrete che avremo problemi di abbondanza".
No Alex thats sure,..
^^^
Obviously...
Obviously...
But then again,...
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Ancelotti: Del Piero Could Sign For Us
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti, perhaps mischievously, failed to rule out the prospect of Juventus star Alessandro del Piero switching to the rossoneri when his contract expires at the end of the season...
Carlo Ancelotti, losing patience with the press, refused to rule out the prospect of signing Alessandro Del Piero.
"There's no reason why he couldn't come on a free transfer once his contract runs out," he said of the Juventus star.
'Alex' is currently locked in negotiations with the Old Lady hierarchy over the prospect of a contract extension, his current deal ending next June.
With Ancelotti under increasing pressure to solve his team's goalscoring woes, perhaps Del Piero would fit the bill. On the other hand, perhaps he wouldn't.
After all, such speculation is hardly new, but it seems more likely that 'Alex' will iron out the pay dispute that's currently underway at the Turin side.
For now, though, Juventus sporting director Alessio Secco remains unconvinced that a deal will be thrashed out, while Alex himself has remained silent on the issue.
His brother and agent, Stefano, is confident that his client will remain in the famous bianconeri colours heading into the new season and beyond.
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti, perhaps mischievously, failed to rule out the prospect of Juventus star Alessandro del Piero switching to the rossoneri when his contract expires at the end of the season...
Carlo Ancelotti, losing patience with the press, refused to rule out the prospect of signing Alessandro Del Piero.
"There's no reason why he couldn't come on a free transfer once his contract runs out," he said of the Juventus star.
'Alex' is currently locked in negotiations with the Old Lady hierarchy over the prospect of a contract extension, his current deal ending next June.
With Ancelotti under increasing pressure to solve his team's goalscoring woes, perhaps Del Piero would fit the bill. On the other hand, perhaps he wouldn't.
After all, such speculation is hardly new, but it seems more likely that 'Alex' will iron out the pay dispute that's currently underway at the Turin side.
For now, though, Juventus sporting director Alessio Secco remains unconvinced that a deal will be thrashed out, while Alex himself has remained silent on the issue.
His brother and agent, Stefano, is confident that his client will remain in the famous bianconeri colours heading into the new season and beyond.
^^^ The Del Piero to Milan story is running in all the Italian sports dailies today (including the very pro-Juve Tuttosport).
QUOTE (Tennie @ Oct 5 2007, 02:15 PM)
^^^ The Del Piero to Milan story is running in all the Italian sports dailies today (including the very pro-Juve Tuttosport).
Carlo always wanted Alex .. As he wanted Emerson too. He got the latter, why not Alex now.
Though I personally would rather he finished his career at Juve for sentimental reasons (for the Juve tifosi obviously..) ... But I wouldn't say no if the occasion actually does arise
Carlo is getting delusional. I think the stress of not winning is getting the best of him.
Del Piero is passed his prime. We have a bunch of those players already. So, as much as I have always liked him and wanted Milan to sign him, I'm gonna have to pass now.
What do you guys see in him anyway?
He wouldnt change a thing here except cost money
He wouldnt change a thing here except cost money
He's pretty, Hanna!
(But he IS past his prime and is a symbol of Juve. I'd prefer he stay there).
(But he IS past his prime and is a symbol of Juve. I'd prefer he stay there).
XDD Hmm he's not my type of guy 
Yes, i think he'll retire in Juve ^^
Yes, i think he'll retire in Juve ^^
It could be a swap deal - Simic to Juve, Alex to Milan,...
But nooo....
But nooo....
^^^^ That exact deal was floated in the Italian press this morning, Filipo.
Simic out of Milan??!! Nooooo
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Oct 6 2007, 04:58 AM)
Simic out of Milan??!! Nooooo
It would be a bad deal I think,...I don't wanna see Bonera or Simic out, were can we find such players? They are quality, have no problem with sitting on the bench for most of the time if you give them a few chances (please Carlo, please let Dario in for Kaladze! That would be another turning point,..
) and have, especially Simic, experience,..
No, firstly becuase he is past his peak and secondly it would be a bitter pill for the Juve fans to swallow, he was a Juve player and should remain one
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Nesta Calls Del Piero To Milan
Milan defender Alessandro Nesta has declared that he would be “extremely happy†if Alessandro Del Piero were to join him at San Siro.
Del Piero is currently having serious problems in renewing his contract in Turin and this has led to speculation over the past few days that Milan may launch a bid for the striker.
“If we could sign Del Piero I would be extremely happy,†stated Nesta. “He is a player who does not talk much, but when he does he always says the right things.â€
Milan are in desperate need of some attacking reinforcements. The European Champions are going through a dismal run of form, which has seen them go five Serie A games without a win.
The main problem is up-front where they have scored just five goals in their last five league games, with two of these being penalties. No Milan striker has scored in Serie A this term and Filippo Inzaghi and Alberto Gilardino are currently the only two fit and available senior forwards on Milan’s books.
Sources are suggesting that Milan may look to solve their problems by moving for Del Piero, maybe as early as January. Juventus are not in Europe, which would mean the Golden Boy would be available to play in the Champions League.
However the critics are unlikely to be impressed at the thought of Milan bringing in yet another ageing player to an already old squad. Del Piero turns 33 in November and can hardly be seen as a long-term option for the Rossoneri.
Milan defender Alessandro Nesta has declared that he would be “extremely happy†if Alessandro Del Piero were to join him at San Siro.
Del Piero is currently having serious problems in renewing his contract in Turin and this has led to speculation over the past few days that Milan may launch a bid for the striker.
“If we could sign Del Piero I would be extremely happy,†stated Nesta. “He is a player who does not talk much, but when he does he always says the right things.â€
Milan are in desperate need of some attacking reinforcements. The European Champions are going through a dismal run of form, which has seen them go five Serie A games without a win.
The main problem is up-front where they have scored just five goals in their last five league games, with two of these being penalties. No Milan striker has scored in Serie A this term and Filippo Inzaghi and Alberto Gilardino are currently the only two fit and available senior forwards on Milan’s books.
Sources are suggesting that Milan may look to solve their problems by moving for Del Piero, maybe as early as January. Juventus are not in Europe, which would mean the Golden Boy would be available to play in the Champions League.
However the critics are unlikely to be impressed at the thought of Milan bringing in yet another ageing player to an already old squad. Del Piero turns 33 in November and can hardly be seen as a long-term option for the Rossoneri.
Didn't we buy Fachetti too once? And that didn't help a lot. Besides Nesta, I don't think we've gotten lucky with other club icons.
Besides with our kinda luck...I bet Del Piero will be injured two matches into his Milan stay.
Besides with our kinda luck...I bet Del Piero will be injured two matches into his Milan stay.
Del Piero?!!!? are you kidding me?! I don't want a 33yo finished Juve God here! I don't want another Vieri, Amuroso, etc. here. sign Drogba before Madrid do it, you dumb Galliani!
Drogba?? Why... there were 3 Spanish-speaking players who are better and younger than him available last summer. Liverpool got the least good one, United got the uglier one while the 3rd and best one is still "available"!
We should go for Villa at last costs this summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We should go for Villa at last costs this summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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We should go for Villa at last costs this summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sudden epiphany huh?? It's just that I hadn't heard you mention Villa before, and you're not too keen on Spanish players. So this is a bit of a surprise.
Well I don't know how good a chance we have of landing him. We can't pay him anything great, because of the tax laws. I'm sure Valencia are not gonna let him go easy, or that he will come for peanuts.
In fact I even think Huntelaar will come cheaper than Villa.
But thinking of Villa, what can Milan offer him that Valencia can't? I'm not 100% certain about money. And I don't know whether the heritage of an Italian club is gonna put him in a hurry to pack his bags. Valencia have CL, and are struggling in the league just like us.
Really tough, unless he would want the opportunity to play with Kaka and Pirlo and Ronaldo.
But if he comes Gila goes, plain and simple. Maybe even an exchange+cash.
Let's not forget he's a huge favourite at the Mestalla. While he's just got a reputation for being a 'good' forward in Italy. Would he want to start from square one? Looks to me like he's got little to gain and a lot to lose.
Tax laws my _ss... you don't really believe that's what's holding us back from signing a decent player, do you?
Of course Milan can offer him more than Valencia... at least the Milan that I'm used to. It's not a matter of how good the team is now (at the moment Valencia is a better team IN MY VIEW) it's a matter of good the team can get and this is where Valencia have a limit at! A Milan that would sign Villa would also sign a couple or more of other great players... and then a new era begins!
... Won't happen! 
He's not the same type of forward that Gila is so why do you seem the latter shipped out?
As for what he's got to win... true champions always want to be tested at the higher levels and always be able to fight for the big goals and if Villa is one, I certainly believe he is, he will not hesitate over such a move!
Of course Milan can offer him more than Valencia... at least the Milan that I'm used to. It's not a matter of how good the team is now (at the moment Valencia is a better team IN MY VIEW) it's a matter of good the team can get and this is where Valencia have a limit at! A Milan that would sign Villa would also sign a couple or more of other great players... and then a new era begins!
... Won't happen! He's not the same type of forward that Gila is so why do you seem the latter shipped out?
As for what he's got to win... true champions always want to be tested at the higher levels and always be able to fight for the big goals and if Villa is one, I certainly believe he is, he will not hesitate over such a move!
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Oct 6 2007, 07:06 PM)
Didn't we buy Fachetti too once? And that didn't help a lot. Besides Nesta, I don't think we've gotten lucky with other club icons.
Besides with our kinda luck...I bet Del Piero will be injured two matches into his Milan stay.
Besides with our kinda luck...I bet Del Piero will be injured two matches into his Milan stay.
Fachetti? No way, he was an Interista all the time,..played about 20 seasons for them.
Meazza played for both teams successfully,...
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He's not the same type of forward that Gila is so why do you seem the latter shipped out?
5 forwards...so unless Ronaldo or Pippo are injured, we have a problem, since nobody likes being benched. Unless ur saying Gila is playing crap enough to relegated to the bench forever.
I still don't know whether he would be better than Huntelaar. They're both the finishing type of strikers, with a good shot, if it is on their strong foot. A bit like Ronaldo.
I know for a fact that Huntelaar would be cheaper(at least by 5 mill...if we need to invoke the release clause fuhgeddaboudit), possibly hungrier(?) , maybe lacking in experience, but just the thought that Huntelaar and Pato would be ready to take R99's and Pippo's place sounds really good.
This is if...if...Gila does nothing this season, I don't really mind that he doesn't score, but me must contribute...like Berbatov does, at least pose some kind of threat to the defence.
While Huntelaar+Pato seem exciting, I'd always regret not having an Italian forward.
Right so back to topic...Del Piero...not likely, and not ethical. Thank you Juve, please renew. He's done enough for you to stop being stingy with that 30% fee. It's just 3 years more at the most.
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Meazza played for both teams successfully,...
Stats seem to suggest different.
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Oct 6 2007, 08:29 PM)
Stats seem to suggest different.
Wikipedia - 1 season with Milan, 37 apps., 9 goals. Well, that's not so bad, but yes, for a player of that reputation,..
Just 1 season...things can't have gone well...
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