UKMilan21
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If Montolivo joins I would be very happy for a number of reasons:
Firstly for a while when Mutu and Gilardino were firing for Fiorentina, Montolivo was the supplier. His game is a Pirlo game, one that revolves around creating chances. This was a Champions League team predominantly. Montolivo's game has been good in recent years, but for various reasons he has only had Gilardino to create for, who was somewhat of a failure for Milan. I'd love to see him laying on chances for some of the best forwards currently available in world football here in Milan.
Secondly, although he isn't the fastest player, he would add more mobility and stamina to our midfield, and being 26 he is near peak or in it, and will be able to last that crucial amount longer than some of our senators, which will be especially useful in the Champions League.
Thirdly, he is primarily a technical player like Seedorf, which will be great alongside a roster of Gattuso, Ambrosini and Van Bommel who are usually perceived as enforcers in the middle. This could give us an edge in important games. This also means he will be able to focus on the creation of chances when playing with these other midfielders who will be focusing on physicality.
Lastly, it doesn't seem that important to everyone, but he is Italian. Its important for Serie A that teams of Milan's stature look for native talent and endorse it. It's important for the national team that big teams invest in the country's talent. This can only be a positive thing for Italy, providing he plays regularly, which im sure, if he joins, he will, for a number of seasons, with the current contract system, and especially Belursconi's tendency to primarily invest his big money within the forward line.
This is all for a fraction of what, for example Marek Hamsik would cost, at around 10 Million Euros, perhaps pushing closer to 15. There are not many other players who carry these positives, let alone a home grown player. I can't see why people would oppose this transfer.
Firstly for a while when Mutu and Gilardino were firing for Fiorentina, Montolivo was the supplier. His game is a Pirlo game, one that revolves around creating chances. This was a Champions League team predominantly. Montolivo's game has been good in recent years, but for various reasons he has only had Gilardino to create for, who was somewhat of a failure for Milan. I'd love to see him laying on chances for some of the best forwards currently available in world football here in Milan.
Secondly, although he isn't the fastest player, he would add more mobility and stamina to our midfield, and being 26 he is near peak or in it, and will be able to last that crucial amount longer than some of our senators, which will be especially useful in the Champions League.
Thirdly, he is primarily a technical player like Seedorf, which will be great alongside a roster of Gattuso, Ambrosini and Van Bommel who are usually perceived as enforcers in the middle. This could give us an edge in important games. This also means he will be able to focus on the creation of chances when playing with these other midfielders who will be focusing on physicality.
Lastly, it doesn't seem that important to everyone, but he is Italian. Its important for Serie A that teams of Milan's stature look for native talent and endorse it. It's important for the national team that big teams invest in the country's talent. This can only be a positive thing for Italy, providing he plays regularly, which im sure, if he joins, he will, for a number of seasons, with the current contract system, and especially Belursconi's tendency to primarily invest his big money within the forward line.
This is all for a fraction of what, for example Marek Hamsik would cost, at around 10 Million Euros, perhaps pushing closer to 15. There are not many other players who carry these positives, let alone a home grown player. I can't see why people would oppose this transfer.