Jul 31, 2007 22:55
Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani has confirmed that Julio Baptista is a loan target for the San Siro outfit. The Real Madrid forward, who is valued at £12m, has been included on Carlo Ancelotti’s wish-list after the Rossoneri were paired with several strikers, including Andriy Shevchenko and Ronaldinho. “The situation is very clear, if Real are willing to let him leave on a loan deal with a buy-out option we can strike a deal,” explained Galliani. “Otherwise we will make no changes and play with Clarence Seedorf, Kaka, Ronaldo, Pippo Inzaghi and Alberto Gilardino, which isn’t bad at all,” he said at the unveiling of the Rossoneri’s new strip. “Kaka? No Real official asked for him or included Baptista in an offer for him, they know that he cannot be bought and that we will keep him for at least four more years,” added the official. “Where would Baptista play? I don’t like to discuss these issues, in any case he could be fielded in any one of the three forward roles.” Galliani also commented on young Internacional striker Alexandre Pato, who could soon join the Rossoneri outfit. “I have read that Leonardo is in Brazil to discuss this operation, but it isn’t true. Ariedo Braida will travel to Porto Alegre this evening, we will see what happens,” he added. “In any case after so many years in the world of football I have learned that there is no reason to fret over the summer market. “If he joins us it will only be in January, otherwise there won’t be any dramas and he will play for another club,” concluded the former Lega Calcio chief.
Ok well then I guess the other article clearly stating that Leonardo is in Porto Alegre is a bunch of bull? What do you know it wouldn't be the first time they opened their mouths just to get attention.
julio baptista,
ac milan,
kaka