Nelson Dida has said his official 'goodbyes’ to
AC Milan.
The veteran Brazil is now a free agent after his Rossoneri deal
expired yesterday.
In a letter to fans on the club's website, Dida declared: “For
the first time in 10 years, I can say that I am an ex-Rossonero. I
wanted to wait until the end of my contract to give an affectionate
salute to the Milan fans.
“You all stood by me and we shared both joy and pain, winning
everything there was to win.
“A big thanks to President Silvio Berlusconi, Vice-President
Adriano Galliani and director of sport Ariedo Braida. Without them
I would never have had such a gratifying and wonderful experience,
both on the field and off.
“I would like to thank so many people. All my teammates,
directors and employees of Milan and the personnel at the Milanello
training ground.
“I particularly wish to give a special salute to
Carlo Ancelotti. He is the Coach
who allowed me to play in this fantastic team and I spent a great
deal of my Rossoneri career with him.
“Also William Vecchi, the goalkeeping coach who put up with me
for all these years, and Valerio Fiori.
“Thank you from the heart and... Forza Milan!”