AC Milan 2007/08 Thread.

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:12 pm

Like I said on the other thread, this is probably the usual Berlu's media jive to unsettle Inter players, I doubt Moratti would even consider such a proposal.

And if he does, I would personally go to Milan and kick him on his bottoms!

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Sat Jun 30, 2007 3:18 pm

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:24 pm

Galliani rejects Pato price
Monday 2 July, 2007
Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani has poured cold water on recent speculation that the Rossoneri will move for Brazilian starlet Alexandre Pato.

The 17-year-old is currently at the Under-20 World Cup in Canada where Rossoneri boss Carlo Ancelotti is amongst representatives from several top European clubs keeping an eye on the promising striker.

However, Pato is currently under contract with Copa Libertadores holders Internacional until 2009 and the Porto Alegre outfit have reportedly valued him at around £10m – a fee Galliani is unwilling to pay.

“Ancelotti tells me that Pato is a very talented youngster, but he is young and I believe that you can’t spend that much on a player when it’s not certain he will become the new Kaka,” Galliani insisted.

Galliani’s comments will come as a disappointment to Pato after he told La Gazzetta dello Sport that he would relish the chance to join his idols at Milan.

“To play alongside Ronaldo would be the best. I often play as Milan on the Playstation and there are so many Brazilians there,” he enthused.

While Pato’s first outing in Canada ended in a disappointing defeat against Poland, Palermo’s Edison Cavani impressed for Uruguay against Spain.

The ex-Danubio marksman opened the scoring in the 2-2 draw and made a strong case for a starting place in the Rosanero side in the coming season.

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:27 pm

Milan and youngsters is like the devil and holy water. Very Happy

"He is too damn young, damnit! Who? Costacurta for God's sake, way too early to retire!"

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:28 am

from acmilan.com

MILAN - Milan fitness coach Daniele Tognaccini arrived in Rio De Janeiro today to start working with Ronaldo. The Brazilian champion will undergo specific pre-preparation work to arrive in top form by the time he meets Milan for the training retreat on July 23. Ronaldo and Tognaccini are training right now. Tognaccini will stay in Brazil for the entire first week of Ronaldo's training.

some pics of Ronaldo at the beach with his son

http://ego.globo.com/Entretenimento/Ego/Galeria/0,,GF46478-6192,00.html

Looks like FatMan ain't so fat anymore Twisted Evil

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Tue Jul 03, 2007 9:15 am

Good to see Ronaldo in shape. He was decent last year for the time he played, let's see what he does this year. I think that in an injured free season he can do 25+ goals.

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:59 am

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Tue Jul 03, 2007 1:46 pm

Smart move!! We should do the same with Adriano!!

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:53 am

With Kaka's contract renewal imminent, someone in a Milan forum posted this, as a dedication to AS:

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:55 am

Nice

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:14 am

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Mon Jul 23, 2007 2:58 pm

I saw some interviews today on Milan channel from Ancelotti and Seedorf. The coach seems ready to go, and he talked about how we finally have a fully fit squad.

Also, Berlusconi said in a press conference that we're following two players. He also called the Kaka to Real rumours completely "stupid".

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:05 pm

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:20 pm

For those who can read Italian:

Raduno Milan, Berlusconi:
"Ronie il primo acquisto"
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Il presidente è arrivato in elicottero alle 12.30: ha pranzato con la squadra
e ha partecipato alla conferenza stampa. "Vogliamo rinforzare l'attacco, ma Ronaldinho e Sheva sono intoccabili. Kakà è il simbolo del Milan"
Silvio Berlusconi prima della conferenza stampa. Sportimage
Silvio Berlusconi prima della conferenza stampa. Sportimage

CARNAGO (Varese), 23 luglio 2007 - Il primo giorno non si scorda mai. Anche per il raduno di inizio stagione funziona così: Silvio Berlusconi non è voluto mancare ed è atterrato in elicottero sui campi del centro sportivo di Milanello alle 12.30. Il presidente rossonero si è intrattenuto a pranzo con tutta la squadra e ha partecipato alla conferenza stampa, seduto fra Carlo Ancelotti e Adriano Galliani. Toccando tutti gli argomenti caldi, dalla mission al mercato, da Kakà a Pato.
MISSION "Il primo obiettivo è il Mondiale per club, perché è un palcoscenico straordinario".

MERCATO "Abbiamo due giocatori in osservazione e stiamo trattando. I giocatori che erano accessibili sul mercato li abbiamo giudicati pari o inferiori ai campioni che già abbiamo. Ma vogliamo rinforzare il quartetto d'attacco: abbiamo provato a ingaggiare Ronaldinho, ma il presidente del Barcellona Laporta lo ha dichiarato incedibile. Il nostro primo acquisto è Ronaldo, che è un grandissimo campione. Abbiamo avuto il benestare da Ancelotti, e non è comunque lui a sborsare la grana".

KAKA' E SHEVA "Sul brasiliano non c'è stato alcun tentennamento. Nessun presidente ce lo porterà via: non si tocca, è un giocatore-simbolo del Milan. Quanto a Sheva, gli voglio bene come a un figlio ma il Chelsea ci ha posto ostacoli insuperabili".

PATO "Guardiamo a lui con interesse: è molto giovane ma molto promettente. Ma non dimentichiamoci di Gourcuff, è un giocatore di valore assoluto".

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:26 pm

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Mon Jul 23, 2007 5:06 pm

THE WORDS OF CARLO ANCELOTTI
7/23/2007 5:27:00 PM

MILANELLO - It was coach Carlo Ancelotti who gave the first interview of the 2007/2008 season to Milan Channel.

It's time to start again...: "We are starting again with great enthusiasm, with a lot of will. During these vacations I had fun, I lived with worries. It was one big party, I met a lot of Milanisti: every evening there was an opportunity to remember 23 May."

On the outside of Milanello, awaiting the European Champions, a fan reminded people that it's right to continue with the enthusiasm of 23 May, without thinking too much about the transfer campaign: "I've heard that there is a bit of unrest among the fans for the transfer campaign which has not really kicked off yet for us, but I say it has started because the fact we will be able to start with players who weren't able to play for a long time such as Nesta, who began in March, like Serginho who practically didn't play, like Kaladze, like Ronaldo who could not play in the Champions League, like Oddo who came in January. The fact we will be able to start with these players who were there only in part last year is already a plus. Surely there will be a few opportunities to reinforce the team still, we are evaluating various options, we have no hurry and we don't need to make rushed acquisitions. If someone comes, it will be an important element to reinforce the team."

There have been many fans who gathered at Milanello to greet the team. An important sign: "The Cup gave enthusiasm to everybody. That's the most important thing: we are the European Champions, we will begin again the same way we ended, that means we consider the team very strong as it is and it's shown by the fact we managed to win the Champions League despite a very difficult year. We can thus present ourselves in the best possible way in this season considering that other than the Champions League we have other very important objectives this season: the European Supercup and the Club World Cup. It will be packed, intense season, which will see Milan as protagonists once again."

How important is it to prepare the season with serenity? "It means a lot, the fact we will have all the players at our disposal except for Maldini who will come back later, it's very important and something we were not able to do last year. It's an excellent basis to start well and try to play a great season."

It will also be possible to work with a free mind: "The fact we have a month to prepare with important games, where we intentionally organised some high-profile friendlies, to try and get the team in form as quickly as possible, will be very important to reduce the risk of injuries during the season."

First the Supercup, then the Intercontinental Cup. Will something change in the preparations of the team? "It will be a regular preparation. The European Supercup, which is our first official game, arrives five days after the start of the league and so the objective of these preparations is to be in form for the start of Serie A."

Ronaldo will be available full time. The Brazilian is determined to play a great season: he has started his preparations already on 2 July, in Brazil with Daniele Tognaccini: "We have given a program to everybody, including Ronaldo. Many players have come to Milanello already the past few days to train. The vacations have been long and deserved but everyone in the last 15 days has done their job to be ready. Ronaldo started a bit earlier than the others, helped by Tognaccini because he came last year and does not know our methods very well. Ronaldo has had a calm summer, he's worked and I hope he is in a good condition."

As repeatedly stated by Adriano Galliani this summer, today also Kaká is regularly present at the reunion: "Yes, it's not a strange thing, we already knew this, he is here and will remain for many years to come. A lot has been said about his last summer on this issue but things were clear for all of us. Kaká is an indispensable player, an excellent image for Milan, he never remotely thought about leaving Milan. There is an excellent relationship from both sides, I didn't see any reason why things should change, and indeed nothing has changed."

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acmilan.com

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Mon Jul 23, 2007 5:54 pm

Champions of Europe return to Italy:

Ronaldo looks a lot leaner.

Ancelotti, Galliani, and Berlu in a press conference.

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Ronaldo looks lean and mean!

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:15 pm

Sport are reporting that Milan are now in for Deco (http://www.sport.es/default.asp?idpublicacio_PK=44&idioma=CAS&idnoticia_PK=426842&idseccio_PK=803)

Mad

Subject: Re: AC Milan 2007/08 Thread. Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:25 pm