The Rumour Commode XXIX: The real Maldoban era.

Which nickname do you think fits best for the Maldini and Boban duo?


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To be fair to most this situation with riola is untenable. I think zlatan is fine but both Roma and Donna need to make a choice here. Its not like we are saying we won't pay them but this guy does not look out for his players but rather for himself.

Need to wonder if the rumors of mafia links is true with him and he is strong arming players to be his client so that when he gets a pay day he pays up to the big boys.

Otherwise it doesn't really make sense. Surely players. Can see how he has effected players careers.
 

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I want to keep the SoB... but the situation with his agent is ridiculous. Every 2 freaking years... and he's only 21 at this rate end up paying him CR/Messi level wage in a few years.

I agree.
Would love to keep him but he's already overpaid and it will get worse... he will ask for more money and a lesser clause. He will cost north of 8M next season (considering his brother).

Ideally we would renew him and sell Thiago Silva style... Consider that 60M and his wages buy Milan his sub (say, a player GK like Cragno or something) and also two kick ass players you pay 20M and give 2,5~3M wages.

But it's very, very hard to do this... Raiola totally want him to leave for free or for a small fee so he can get the transfer money on top of it for him, like he did with Pogba. And some club will pay him if it's cheaper than paying Milan.
 

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According to GDS reports, Tonali said yes to Milan, seduced by Maldini and the Rossoneri club, of which he was a fan as a child (his idol Gattuso). There is little time left to close and Cellino's yes, which could reach a total of 38 million, including 3 of bonuses, between loan and redemption.
 

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To be fair to most this situation with riola is untenable. I think zlatan is fine but both Roma and Donna need to make a choice here. Its not like we are saying we won't pay them but this guy does not look out for his players but rather for himself.

Need to wonder if the rumors of mafia links is true with him and he is strong arming players to be his client so that when he gets a pay day he pays up to the big boys.

Otherwise it doesn't really make sense. Surely players. Can see how he has effected players careers.

Raiola regularly gets his clients to top destinations but also left a couple of good to great players in a non CL-Milan so far.
Of course he is annoying with wages and everything but imo it is simply not true that he is bad for his players or especially bad for us compared to other agents.

If I was neutral I?d probably recommend players to take him as an agent.
 

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Raiola totally want him to leave for free or for a small fee so he can get the transfer money on top of it for him, like he did with Pogba. And some club will pay him if it's cheaper than paying Milan.

Say it, Seven... without :b:&:g: we're just punks for former pizza hut employees push us around.
 

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To be fair to most this situation with riola is untenable. I think zlatan is fine but both Roma and Donna need to make a choice here. Its not like we are saying we won't pay them but this guy does not look out for his players but rather for himself.

Need to wonder if the rumors of mafia links is true with him and he is strong arming players to be his client so that when he gets a pay day he pays up to the big boys.

Otherwise it doesn't really make sense. Surely players. Can see how he has effected players careers.

The guy gets his players paid, Antonio Donnarumma is earning 1M and he?s a shit head that couldn?t cut it in Serie C. I don?t like him and I think most agents at his level are shitty, but I?m not sure we can say he doesn?t kill it for his clients in general.
 

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Headline of tomorrow’s La Gazzetta dello Sport:

“Ibra, there is Tonali for you”
 

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Anything about Samu?s welcome party for Tonali?

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Raiola regularly gets his clients to top destinations but also left a couple of good to great players in a non CL-Milan so far.
Of course he is annoying with wages and everything but imo it is simply not true that he is bad for his players or especially bad for us compared to other agents.

If I was neutral I?d probably recommend players to take him as an agent.

I would only recommend him for a player who is really, really good and want to make buck as soon as possible. Pick a fight and try to strong arm a club can be very bad for the career of an average player and very risky for a young player.

Players like Joao Paulo, Mationi, Lucas Roggia... They had potential but missed precious time in their development years while Raiola fought their clubs and that shit derailed their careers.

He can also be a normal agent when the player wants it... Like when representing Bonaventura or Insigne he always made negotiations in good faith. But for that you can pick an agent who have a better reputation with clubs...
 

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Daniele Longo: Gerard Deulofeu sends more signals to AC Milan. He is pushing for a return to the Rossoneri. Maldini didn't close the door for the Spanish winger's comeback, but he explained to the player's agent that he could only make the deal under certain conditions.
 

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You fuckers better pick a good new thread name
 

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Daniele Longo: Gerard Deulofeu sends more signals to AC Milan. He is pushing for a return to the Rossoneri. Maldini didn't close the door for the Spanish winger's comeback, but he explained to the player's agent that he could only make the deal under certain conditions.

Bringing Deulofeu back who can play on both wings means you can consider Leao a back up to Ibra. Wouldn?t have to bring in a CF. Rebic can also play CF too. Would mean a lot of versatile players.
 

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Just one name... Paolo Maldini

If he gets Tonali
 

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Not sure I want Deulofeu back, I like him but he’s coming off an ACL... I’d only take him if it was a loan with an option. I don’t understand how we fit everyone in though. He does offer pace though and another option, perhaps with Tonali coming we’re strapped for cash and that’s why we’re going for loans with Diaz and perhaps Deulofeu.

When/if we sell Calabria I expect us to sign a RB, I remain hopeful of a Paqueta plus cash swap for Milenkovic also.
 

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Not sure I want Deulofeu back.

I like him but he?s coming off an ACL... I?d only take him if it was a loan with an option. I don?t understand how we fit everyone in though. He does offer pace though and another option, perhaps with Tonali coming we?re strapped for cash and that?s why we?re going for loans with Diaz and perhaps Deulofeu.

You sure yr not not sure?
 

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Say it, Seven... without :b:&:g: we're just punks for former pizza hut employees push us around.

Yeah, you can be sure Raiola would be a lot more docile if Milan was richer, playing in CL and fighting for trophies. He's a lot more friendlier with his Juventus dealings.

For the time being though Milan can't take many risks with the likes of him.
 

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Yeah, you can be sure Raiola would be a lot more docile if Milan was richer, playing in CL and fighting for trophies. He's a lot more friendlier with his Juventus dealings.

For the time being though Milan can't take many risks with the likes of him.

Its extreme, I admit it. But lets just do it... lets ban raiola, feck it.
 

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You sure yr not not sure?

I don?t really want him but if we have no money to spend in that position and want another option I?d be annoyed if it was an outright purchase or loan with obligation. I think we can do better, I like him because he had a good 6 months here and loves the club.
 

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Daniele Longo: Genoa would like to sign Matteo Gabbia. Sports Director of the club, Daniele Faggiano, is an admirer of the player.
 

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[@DailyStar_Sport] | Tottenham Hotspur right-back Serge Aurier was offered to Wolves as part of the transfer for Matt Doherty, however the player rejected the move.

The Ivorian prefers a move elsewhere in Europe with Italian giants AC Milan still his priority.
 
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Well its supposed to be a 10m paid loan for Tonali. So only 20/25million more. Bakayoko I'm not sure if we would redeem the option to buy given that only one year would be left on the contract. I still think its a 20m option instead of the 30m. Also i believe we're paying 3m for his loan this year. So overall close to 40m next year. Let's hope for the best. Forza milan

When you break it down like that, it makes the price much more palatable. I think we are at the stage we need to spend our money wisely. I would hate to lose Bennacer or Theo in order to balance the books for bad purchases. But in Maldini we trust.

Don't know how I feel about Deulofeu possibly coming back. As indicated by other members, that would make Leao a back up to Ibra which I think Leao needs more game time then that role would offer to develop his game.

Lets hope we start the season with a bang like we finished the last one. Forza Milan
 

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Sandro Tonali spoke to Paolo Maldini and expressed his willingness to play for Milan. The transfer of an Italian can happen next week (Wednesday-Thursday). Transfer formula: - loan: EUR 10 million - redemption option: EUR 28 million

Name a more iconic duo than Italians and next week :lol:
 

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Tonaliiiii!!!!!!! Let’s gooooo

My number 1 dream signing for this transfer window
 
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