The historic transfer is now complete and the former Ballon d'Or winner is set to follow in the footsteps of a certain Galactico before him...
Kaka, having signed for Real Madrid, will take the No. 5 shirt recently made famous by Zinedine Zidane, according to various reports.
The Brazilian has signed in the most lucrative deal in the history of football, believed to be in the region of €63-8 million, which is of more value than the €73m Zidane transfer of 2001.
Following Zidane's world record switch, he surprised the adoring public when he chose to wear the No. 5 shirt that had just been vacated by the legendary Manuel Sanchis.
The Frenchman spent five fantastic years at the Santiago Bernabeu in which he was the club's star player and won the Champions League, European Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup, Primera Divison and the Spanish Super Cup.
Upon his retirement, another legend arrived from Juventus, Fabio Cannavaro, fresh off the ... Read more »
The club's new official has claimed that Kaka's future has already been decided - after a fashion, at least...
Real Madrid's advisor to president Florentino Perez, former France international Zinedine Zidane, has claimed that AC Milan's Brazilian star Kaka has already penned a deal with the Primera Division giants.
However, the manner in which he did so was most unusual.
"Kaka has already signed for Madrid, no?" he said during a press conference in Rome, that was in honour of former Giallorossi defender Vincent Candela's farewell match, according to El Mundo Deportivo.
A number of sources over the past couple of days have been adamant that Kaka was on the verge of joining los Blancos, but Zidane looked as though he was about to become the first to confirm the deal.
"I will be happy if he takes my No. 5, I will not be jealous," he joked.
However, he seemed to track back a bit from his original claim as he continued ... Read more »
The Brazilian has said yes to Real Madrid, and the official announcement is expected soon...
AC Milan star Kaka has agreed to join Real Madrid, according to Sky Italia.
News of his impending transfer to the La Liga giants has been gaining momentum since this afternoon when it was rumoured Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani and Kaka's father/agent were in the capital to negotiate a deal.
The Spanish media later reported that a deal had been agreed for €65 million between the two clubs.
The former Ballon d'Or winner is currently on international duty with Brazil, but has allegedly given his stamp of approval to the deal. All that is missing is an official announcement from the two clubs, which is likely to arrive very shortly.
The 27-year-old made 31 appearances in Serie A this s... Read more »
The Rossoneri general declares he would have preferred to give up €15 than see the talented Frenchman leave for good…
With Bordeaux recently taking up their option to buy Yoann Gourcuff, after taking him on loan for the past twelve months, Milan director Adriano Galliani expressed his disappointment at seeing the Frenchman slip through his clubs hands.
“At first, we were accused of making a bad purchase, now we are being lambasted for making a wrong sale. I am slightly sorry that he [Gourcuff] has gone. However, given the fact we bought him for three million and sold him for fifteen, it can’t have been a bad sale.”
Despite Galliani’s efforts to try and tempt the Frenchman back to Milan, the Rossoneri executive admitted the uncertainty over a starting position proved too much of a s... Read more »
Milan have wished the midfielder the best of luck in his career...
Girondins Bordeaux have announced this afternoon they have completed the signing of midfielder Yoann Gourcuff on a four-year deal from AC Milan.
The Frenchman has been on loan with the Ligue 1 side this season and after some match-winning displays they have decided to exercise the option to sign him.
Bordeaux will have the chance to win the French title for the sixth time in their history this weekend and hence will call a press conference confirming the deal after the championship is decided.
There have been some words today though from the president of Bordeaux, Jean-Louis Triaud, who expressed his delight at the purchase.
"Tonight, I am the happiest president. I am thankful for the way the discussions ... Read more »
The former Italian international is hoping to play well this weekend in his last home match and also claimed Kaka should be the squad's next captain...
Milan legend Paolo Maldini will retire at the end of the season and will play his last ever home match against Roma this weekend at the San Siro. The game is expected to be an exciting affair, that will honour the player's fantastic career.
"At present, I am a man living through very strong emotions," the 40-year-old revealed to Milan Channel.
"I see this time as a great feast of the past 25 years. I will have my family and friends by my side. I hope to have the strength to play a good match and win, then ce... Read more »
The Frenchman's destiny will be decided by whoever the Rossoneri boss will be for next season, whether it be Ancelotti or someone else...
The performances of Yoann Gourcuff have put Girondins Bordeaux on the verge of the Ligue 1 title, but the player's future is up in the air, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport.
The French international, who flopped during a two-year stint at Milan, was subsequently loaned out to Bordeaux to gain experience. The midfielder has flourished there, but reportedly Carlo Ancelotti still does not believe the player would be an asset to the Rossoneri.
Gourcuff, has said he wants to have another crack at Serie A in the past, but would be unwilling to be a bit-player with the World Cup coming up next summer.
Potential Milan coaching candidate Marco van Baste... Read more »
Kaka has sent a message to those interested in signing him, but they will be left disappointed as his intention is to continue with Milan...
Milan star Kaka insists he will not be leaving the club any time soon, despite constant reports linking him with a lucrative exit.
The Brazilian ace has been the subject of great transfer speculation in the Spanish media. Both Marca and AS have consistently claimed the player is heading to Real Madrid as part of presidential candidate Florentino Perez's package. The Italian club, as well as the player's representatives, have always denied such reports.
However, fears began to reignite on Wednesday when Rossoneri president Silvio Berlusconi allegedly claimed he could end up selling his prized asset.
"I will tell everyone that I will not leave. ... Read more »
