Vincenzo Montella is the new coach of Milan. The news, which spread a couple of days ago after Brocchi's farewell, became official yesterday evening: the Aeroplanino signed a two-year deal worth 2,3 million per season. The agreement had been reached in the morning after a meeting at the club's headquarters between Galliani and Alessandro Lucci (the coach's agent), but the announcement had to wait for Sampdoria's go-ahead.
In fact, the blucerchiati asked for the payment of the 1 million release clause but in the end they accepted an indemnity of 500 thousand euros, slightly less than what Marco Giampaolo will receive, long in the race for the Rossoneri bench. However, Montella's name made everyone agree: Silvio Berlusconi, Adriano Galliani and the Chinese consortium, which is about to acquire the majority of the club. In fact, optimism filters through the financial circles and it is possible that significant (and decisive?) news on the change of ownership will arrive as early as next week.
Speaking of the Chinese: the first Suning-branded Inter board meeting took place yesterday in Milan. A sign that the Nerazzurri transfer market, which had already started with the shots from Banega, Erkin and Ansaldi, can continue and really get going. “We have a shot in the barrel, we have to play it well – explained Thohir, also confirmed as president by the new board of directors. – Berardi or Candreva? We haven't made a decision yet, we are discussing it but it is unlikely that anything will happen before July. The Suning Group is also evaluating Gabriel Jesus, it would be very important to buy a young international talent".
Important words from the Indonesian tycoon, much appreciated by the Brazilian attorney. “It's nice to hear these phrases, they represent a nice certificate of esteem – explained Cristiano Simoes. – Many clubs like him but we need to talk to Palmeiras, at the moment he would prefer not to sell him ”. The Chinese trip to Milan also served to get to know Roberto Mancini, who was "summoned" to the Armani Hotel for an exploratory summit. "We didn't talk about the renewal, we just got to know each other better" the coach glossed over in a hurry, suggesting that the transfer market will be discussed in other venues.
An important day also at Juve, where Dani Alves was officially presented. “It's an honor to be here – the Brazilian's first words at the press conference. – I chose this club because it has a great desire to win in Europe, the Champions League has been missing for many years and I am convinced that we will fight to the end to win it”. The presentation also served to launch an appeal to Mascherano, partner in many battles in Barcelona and market target of the couple Marotta-Paratici. “It would be great to play with him again but it doesn't depend on me – he explained. – I would be happy if you could share this adventure with him, we need players with his spirit ”.
The climate at home in Naples is much less serene, where the "cyclone Higuain" literally hit. “Gonzalo will not renew his contract – declared his brother (as well as agent) Nicolas. – De Laurentiis had promised us a Scudetto-worthy team but didn't keep his word, the ambitious project is not being realised. We know that the president will not discount the release clause of 94 million, therefore Gonzalo will respect the contract and it will expire in two years. He will continue to train in an ultra-professional way, he would be missed, but under these conditions he has no intention of renewing ”.
Strong words that have agitated the blue environment, forced to deal with a case that is very difficult to manage. If Pipita were to confirm his intentions, the club would find a disgruntled player at home, and would also risk impoverishing a sensational patrimony. That's why imagining Higuain away from Naples is far from a utopia.
