Brazilian professional footballer Alexandre Pato, who used to play for Serie A club AC Milan, has agreed to make a shift to his native Brazilian club Corinthians for a €15m price tag. Despite his recurrent injuries and almost absence from the field in last 12 months, Brazilian could finally manage to seal a deal for his homeland club. The deal, which is reportedly signed on Thursday night, is for 100% stake in the player that means, Milan will no longer have any share out of player’s market value. Both the clubs issued their statements post agreement: Corinthians said in its statement, “Corinthinans have acquired 100% of the right to Alexandre Pato. The player will arrive in the coming day for a medical and sign a four-year contract,” and Milan also issued a statement that reads as, “AC Milan can announce that Alexandre Pato has been sold outright to Sporting Club Corinthians Paulista.” Pato also remembered his jovial memory at Milan and said how he managed to raise his soccer … [Read more...]
Alexandre Pato could make a shift to Corinthians
AC Milan and Brazil’s striker Alexandre Pato could make a shift from his existing club to newly crowned World Champions Corinthians. Milan’s CEO has confirmed of receiving an offer for both of Brazilian players Alexandre Pato and Robinho. He admitted that he would do everything he can to ensure at least Robinho stays with them. Furthermore, he also said that if, in case, they both decide to make a shift to their national club, Milan will not seek any replacement for them. Galliani told a Channel here in Milan that “An offer has arrived for Pato. Basically, in defence and midfield we will not be signing anyone and if Pato and Robinho remain - or if only one leaves - then we won’t bring in any replacements. “We believe the right number of strikers to have is five, as if two new ones arrive, then there won’t be space for M’Baye Niang. We’re doing everything to keep hold of Robinho, although I am not certain that we’ll succeed. “He is happy to stay here and has a wonderful rapport … [Read more...]
De Jong is out for rest of the season
Some injuries are worse than what they seem apparently, and exactly this is what happened to Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong who broke Achilles tendon of his left leg during his club AC Milan’s recent 4-2 victory over Torino. He could not even play the whole match and sidelined right after one goal. Initially, it was not serious, but later when detailed examination was done; it was found how he snapped his Achilles tendon. Expectedly, he would not be available for the Rossoneri for the whole remaining season. The former Manchester City midfielder, who joined AC Milan last summer at £3.5m price tag, has already been a vital strength of Allegri's midfield. In current scenario, it would be a big blow for Allegri to miss him for an entire season. So, he becomes like a star that suddenly appeared for Milan and quickly disappeared too. However, at the moment, everybody is hoping of him to recover even earlier which looks very unlikely at the moment. Milan club vice president Adriano … [Read more...]
Berlusconi Denies Selling of AC Milan
AC Milan may not be a hot favorite to win Italian league Serie A this year coz of its shoddy performance that placed it at 13th spot in the leaderboard after fourteen matches it played, yet it doesn’t mean that Berlusconi lost his interest in it. Former Italian prime minister and owner of AC Milan has condemned the news of him selling the club. Actually, there are some newsflashes in the media that say he is getting more and more disinterested in the club. Moreover, a Chinese soccer club Guangzhou Evergrande is revealed as interested in AC Milan. However, now, Berlusconi denies all the media speculations and explains Chinese delegations’ visit as a sponsorship visit only. He said, “There have been no negotiations with anyone. The Chinese could come in as sponsors. Moreover, it doesn't make sense to sell a club at this time. First we have to return to the top, then maybe we can consider it.” His statement tells he is more interested in strenthing his club rather selling it at the … [Read more...]
AC Milan’s owner and former Italian Prime Minister is Jailed for Fraud
AC Milan’s president and owner: Silvio Berlusconi, who is also a former Italian Prime Minister, has been sentenced to four years of imprisonment over a tax evasion case, though; his sentence has already been reduced to one year. Berlusconi’s trail, who is the longest running Prime Minister post-war, and his indictment could mean lots of ups and downs in Milan’s financial health. At the moment, Berlusconi is planning to appeal against the order, yet it is confirmed that he is a convicted of tax frauds in Italy now. The 76 year old richest Italian was not in the court room at the time of the sentence and said judgment also debarred him for holding any public office for next three years. The reduction in his initial sentence from four years to one year has nothing to do with his position, but it is granted according to amnesty laws of Italy that describe means of relaxing overcrowded prisons in Italy. Despite the sentence, it is very much likely that he will not be sent to prison … [Read more...]