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by **maro** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:32 pm

I know what you mean about Baptista being over-rated, but I still think he'd be a very very good acquisition for you guys. I'm thinking of him as a midfielder since presumably that's where he'd play for you guys. I like him because he's a box-to-box player and gets goals. I know that you don't tend to look for that kind of thing from your 'defensive' midfielders (from Pirlo, Gattuso, and Ambro (or Brocchi, indeed)), but there are times when it can leave you a bit predictable with a lot of ball but not a lot of threat. Pirlo's brilliant header against Bayern is, of course, the exception which proves the rule - it was such an extraordinarily improbable goal to get from him. Last season I thought Rino got forward a lot more often for you guys than I've ever seen him do - presumably in very large part because of the extra protection from Ambrosini where in the past someone like Seedork or Serginho has played a bit further back. And, of course, for all his qualities, Rino's not the most devastating threat breaking forward from midfield. Baptista, then, would offer you something a bit different and could make quite an important contribution from time to time. He's over-rated, but that doesn't mean he's not still quite good.

by **vtec** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:16 pm

by **maro** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:24 pm

by **vtec** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:50 pm

by **The MAN** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:19 pm

by **p_maldini_3** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:26 pm

by **p_maldini_3** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:28 pm

by **vtec** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:59 pm

by **p_maldini_3** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:30 pm

yeah i would get rossi over tevez as well.

i also forgot to mention that baptista had declined milan's offer a few days back, he wants to stay in madrid...

so we can cross that animal off...

and our preseason training started today!

the new faces are ibrahim ba and kaka' lil bro digao. i hope we called digao because hes really good, and not because kaka' demanded it, who knows?

by **The MAN** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:27 am

by **vtec** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:44 am

by **maro** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:04 pm

by **The MAN** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:58 pm

The nationality and price might be advantages for Rossi, however, I believe the difference in quality is such that its definitely not wise choosing the latter if we had the option on choosing Tevez. Obviously, Tevez is now set for Manure so there's not much point crying over spilled milk. However, Rossi might develop into something I cannot dismiss that.. But for now, it looks Manure are dumping him for Tevez which may suggest something. My point is that even Tevez was at his age, and that was probably 2-3 years ago, he was still quite highly rated. I remember I saw him him dazzle in the 2004 Olympics in which Argentina took gold, and some coppa americas and what not, in addition to Boca's numerous successes.

So I think Rossi should only be considered if we get really desperate. He's definitely behind Pato in my books as far as targets we should aim for are concerned. It seems Berlusconi is sold on Pato and said he's worth the investment, but now its a question of whether we want him now or in January

by **p_maldini_3** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 5:17 pm

Kaka Clarifies Real Madrid Rumours Milan play-maker Kaka has explained once again, what the Real Madrid rumours were all about.
Kaka Clarifies Real Madrid Rumours

The star of Milan's Champions League campaign has been repeatedly linked with Real Madrid over the last two months, particularly after it became public that his father had spoken with the Merengue bosses in the middle of June.

However, the play-maker has rubbished that he had ever opened the door to the move, and has pledged to become a symbol of Milan.

"I never asked for Milan to rescind my contract," he said. "It is true that I spoke with the Spanish club, but Milan were immediately informed of that fact.

"President Silvio Berlusconi said he sees me as a symbol of Milan? I hope to become a symbol of this team in the future.

"I am contracted until 2011, and I want to honour my agreement."

Asked why he did not categorically rule out a move in June, when the rumours were at their peak, he responded: "I never closed the door on Real Madrid because that door was never open in the first place.

"The issue has always been between Milan and Real Madrid."

Asked about the financial incentives, and about Milan also possibly handing him a new contract, he said: "I learned from a friend of mine a while ago that money is not the only thing that matters."

All is well that ends well, as they say!
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he never fails to surprise me.

forza kaka'!

by **The MAN** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 6:47 pm

by **vtec** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:47 pm

by **vtec** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:48 pm

by **p_maldini_3** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:03 am

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