Milan chief rules out Chelsea signing Kaka and
Pato
AC Milan general manager and vice-president Adriano
Galliani has ruled out any chance of Chelsea signing Kaka this
summer, insisting it’s a case of moving to Real Madrid or staying
at the San Siro.
Reports on Wednesday evening suggested Chelsea had tried to
usurp Real with a bid of £73.5m, but that has been denied by all
parties. And now Galliani claims there is no chance of a move to
the Premier League for Brazil star Kaka, or his compatriot
Alexander Pato.
With doubts over the deal for Kaka it was suggested new Chelsea
boss Carlo Ancelotti would instead try to take Pato with him to
Stamford Bridge. But it appears Milan are adamant that the only
person making the switch from Milan to London will be their former
coach.
Milan seem certain to complete a deal which will see the
27-year-old Kaka head to the Bernabeu, with the money on the table
too good to turn down for a club which has been losing €70m a
season. Real are expected to pay €65m.
Galliani told Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport: “An
agreement with Chelsea could not exist. Kaka goes to Real
or he remains at Milan. “That is his choice and we are
doing everything in complete agreement. Negotiations (with Real) do
exist, but an agreement is not done.
Milan can not go on losing €70m a year. The motivation behind
Kaka’s sale would be economical.”
Galliani insisted 19-year-old superstar Pato is not for sale,
though. He said: “There is a negotiation for Kaka, but none of our
other key men are for sale. That includes (Alexandre) Pato,
(Andrea) Pirlo and (Clarence) Seedorf.”
The news of Kaka’s possible departure has angered Milan
supporters, but Galliani said: “I want to calm the fans. It’s not
that by selling Kaka we will not sign anyone else. If Kaka leaves,
a great striker will arrive.’‘
Milan have long been interested in Arsenal striker Emmanuel
Adebayor who is thought to be on his way out at the Emirates. But
when asked if Arsenal forward Emmanuel Adebayor would be the chosen
one, Galliani said: “No.’‘
Owner Silvio Berlusconi insists Kaka will have the final say on
his future. “No decision has been taken yet,’’ Berlusconi told TV
Station Rai Uno. “On Monday I will speak to Kaka and then I will
let you know. The ones that decide the future are always the lads
(players), who need to choose where to continue their career and
when to put their money aside.
“Players must choose what suits their interests best.’’ Real
Madrid president Floretino Perez was glad to hear Chelsea claim
they would not be making a bid on Wednesday evening.
“This statement is an advantage,’’ he added. “If Chelsea are not
competing with us it is good news. “The problem wouldn’t be the
presentation of Kaka, the problem would be if we are capable of
fixing it so he plays for Real Madrid.
“We have good relations with Milan. I’m a friend of (general
manager, Adriano) Galliani which will make this agreement easier.
Moreover, the player has shown his desire to play for us.’‘