Kaka rejects "world record" transfer

[SAtown]

Italian Prime Minister and president of AC Milan made it clear that Kaka rejected an offer from Man City of over 100 million Euro. Its great to know that money is not above the game for some players. Ill post a link later

[SAtown]

Kaka rejects City offer and stays at Milan

MILAN, Italy (AP)—Kaka decided to stay with AC Milan, ending talks over a record-breaking transfer bid from Manchester City reported to be worth $147 million.

“All the messages coming my way said to choose with my heart,” the 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder told Milan Channel on Monday night. “And at the end that’s what the choice was. It was absolutely not economical.”

Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, AC Milan’s owner, returned from Middle East peace talks in Egypt and met for 1 1/2 hours with team vice president Adriano Galliani, then made the announcement on Italian television.

“For Kaka, money isn’t everything,” Berlusconi said in a telephone interview with “Processo di Biscardi.” “When I heard he preferred to stay, that he hadn’t thought about losing a chance for a higher salary and that he put the values of the club, friendship and fans affection above all else, I said, `Come on,’ and we hugged.”

FIFA’s player of the year in 2007 after leading AC Milan to the European Champions League title, Kaka is under contract with the Italian club through 2013. His actual name is Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite.

“At the end what counted was my history, where my ties are and where my heart really lies,” he said.

Earlier, a group of about 500 fans protested outside Milan’s downtown offices, lighting flares and chanting “Don’t sell Kaka!”

Afterward, about 50 fans moved toward Kaka’s home and chanted, “Stay with us, Ricardo,” to which Kaka replied by approaching a window with a Milan jersey in hand and beat his hand three times on his heart, sending the fans into delirium, the ANSA news agency and Gazzetta dello Sport’s Web site reported.

Eventually, a worker at Kaka’s house went outside and asked the fans to quiet down because they were disturbing Kaka’s child. The fans said they would leave if they could see their idol once more. Kaka obliged and approached his window again and the fans left.

Manchester City was bought in August by an Abu Dhabi consortium and is seeking to become one of Europe’s top clubs.

“Following a meeting in Milan today, the club felt that it was unlikely that the two parties could reach common ground for an agreement,” City said. “The discussions reached only a preliminary stage and the player was not involved at any time. No commercial terms were framed.”

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[BlackSwordsMan]

kaka is caca for not taking the money

[mystargtr34]

What a legend. Good to be a Milan fan. Although you have to wonder about the figures being thrown around, most sound like bullshit.

Is Thiago Silva eligble to play in Serie A???

[TDMVPDPOY]

wattabout ribery the frenchmen who plays for Bayern....his price tag is 150m....

thats the asking price from the club....

[SAtown]

Although you have to wonder about the figures being thrown around, most sound like bullshit.

I know Man City are trying to prove their wealth, but didn't think they'd throw this money around. Anyways, as much as I love Kaka's game and appreciate him as a Milan player, I wonder if he would've turned down Man Utd or even Real Madrid for that money (he's said that his dream is to play for Real). Still, this is a victory for football fans in general


Is Thiago Silva eligble to play in Serie A???

Since he was brought from Fluminense during the Winter transfer window, I don't see why not.

[Purple & Gold]

Robinho must be pissed

[TDMVPDPOY]

Robinho must be pissed

his been pissed since the break man, dunno whats wrong with the kent

[mystargtr34]

I know Man City are trying to prove their wealth, but didn't think they'd throw this money around. Anyways, as much as I love Kaka's game and appreciate him as a Milan player, I wonder if he would've turned down Man Utd or even Real Madrid for that money (he's said that his dream is to play for Real). Still, this is a victory for football fans in general


Since he was brought from Fluminense during the Winter transfer window, I don't see why not.

I think Milan have reached their quota of Non Euro players.

[Libri]

Italian Prime Minister and president of AC Milan made it clear that Kaka rejected an offer from Man City of over 100 million Euro. Its great to know that money is not above the game for some players. Ill post a link later

Beckham said that Kaka turned down Man City's offer because he wants to join Real Madrid. Beckham thinks that Kaka will become a Real player in June.

[mystargtr34]

Beckham is full of shit he shouldnt be coming to a club on loan and within 2 weeks proclaiming the star player will be leaving to a nother club.

What a douche.