For a second I was scratching my head, coz you implied he played as a youngster for us. Use punctuation son!

Free decent player, with the right age. definitely a good signing.

I've never been a huge fan because I think he is weak against pacy strikers but pairing him with Thiago he could be freed up to just muscle people out.

Yeah still remember that Pato goal where he literally owned Mexes' *** with his pace.

Yeah still remember that Pato goal where he literally owned Mexes' *** with his pace. there are negatives in his game, no doubt. but he's a great squad player to have as cover for Nesta.

Are we looking at this guy as a permanent partner for Silva? Would that mean winding Nesta down a bit?

I have seen his highs and lows and when he is on his game he is amazing. He even wore the armband for France not to long ago.

Quality defender, great signing.

Mexes will remain a "reserve" for Nesta next season, and then when Sandro calls it quits next summer, he'll become the starting partner of Thiago.

But Nesta said he wouldn't be able to play 2 games a week anymore, so Mexes is not exactly his reserve. more like going to be rotated with him in less important games I think.

Hmh. I'm not sure. I always though that a CB pairing should be played all the time, and that rotation in this case is a negative thing.

Mexes and thiago will be 1st choice centre-back pairing. I think the way the Pirlo situation was handled we can clearly see Allegri has no room for sentiment and Nesta will probably see out most of his last season on the bench.

I don't think so. Nesta is still imo better then Mexes. Who can be great on his day but blunder prone as well.

While Pirlo was just not the type of player Allegri liked, he's too classy and attack minded for Allegri. He had no solution for him therefore he took him out of the equation.

the Pirlo thing was in relation to the fact that he didn't give him any game time in the last game of the season, not his position with in the team as Allegri had already made that point clear....even Festa was confused by the need for a more combative player added to the squad when the midfield was already full of them.
Yes Nesta is a better player tham Mexes but i still believe with Allegri looking to build for the long term i bet Mexes will get more games than Nesta

That was just terrible imo. He didn't even give him the send off he deserved

Uninformed han is uninformed.

Clicky.

Pirlo asked Allegri not to play the last game.

What's with the stupid blue shoes? Drastic choice to go with a uniform of these colors, doesn't match one bit!

Man, that looks awesome on him. #5

Well, the #5 has a great legacy and history. It's an honor.

Philippe Mexes, the French defender, spoke exclusively to Milan Channel about his recovery from a bad knee injury and told us he cannot wait to get into action with his new team mates.

MILAN - Philippe Mexes spoke exclusively to Milan Channel today. This is what he had to say:

"I am slowly getting back to form, I have been training with the ball but I have to take it easy. When the pain goes away I will be available for the coach.

I Hope this happens as soon as possible and I think that in two or three weeks time I will have resolved all of my problems - also because i cannot stand it any longer. I know that I have to be patient so as to avoid further damage but the medical staff are helping me to get fit as soon as possible.

Playing with the ball again after four months felt really good. I felt a little frustrated and I know what I am like, when I step onto the pitch I cannot control myself...(laughs)

The season has started really well, it was important to understand what stage we were at. I think we are in great shape. Winning a trophy already is very satisfying and it was also a derby...we are on the right track.

This is a great and honest group of lads, they all work really hard and they always give 100% on the pitch. My fellow Frenchman Mathieu Flamini is great fun and he is helping me a lot but I repeat I cannot wait to join my team mates on the pitch."

I get where you come from, but being their captain these days actually doesn't mean anything.

Mexes will play in a primavera match against Chievo. Will be great to have him at disposal after the break.

Yep. Emerson wore it...