The rumours about the André deal still being alive for AC Milan have been fuelled by a post from one of his representatives.
Earlier in the month, the story emerged out of nowhere that Milan had agreed a fee for André and had even signed all the relevant documents to secure his arrival in what would be an operation worth €17m including bonuses.
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However, the president of Corinthians refused to sign his part because of fan backlash which led to asking for a higher transfer fee, so there was talk of the Milan management going to FIFA to try ‘force’ the transfer to be finalised.
Deal back on?
Last week, after a period of stalemate, ESPN Brasil claimed that Milan have indicated to Corinthians that they will return with a new proposal to try to definitively secure the signing of the teenager. The new asking price is a minimum of €22m, they stated.
Now, a post on Instagram has shown that the agent of midfielder Andre – Emanuele Ricci – was welcomed by the CEO Giorgio Furlani at Casa Milan.
The caption on the photo reads: “It is indeed a great honour to be received by Giorgio Furlani, who serves as CEO of AC Milan, one of the most successful and traditional clubs in world football.”
Ricci’s presence in the city could therefore represent an attempt to mend relations between the parties and, perhaps, reopen negotiations that until recently seemed settled.
Furlani running his own show it seems.
CEO = Chief Executive Officer, the highest-ranking executive in a company, responsible for making major corporate decisions.
CEO doesn’t do technical decision, they make managerial decision. Sporting Director does, which is Tare’s.
Furlani just couldn’t resist another transfer where a kickback could be made, just like the deals for Estupiñán and Royal.
Sure, that’s how it works.
i was just about to post the same comment. well said!
I guaran-effing-tee you Allegri hasn’t asked for this player. He wants players “with personality” and experience. Not an 18yo from brazil.
So again, these morons in charge are pulling rogue operations to flip players for profit rather than give the coach what he needs to strengthen the team.
Right on, lets say how this plays out.