MILAN - In the same interview Kaka then went back to the declarations which had pushed Ancelotti to pull his ears: "I never said that we must buy Gerrard: I was asked what player I like and I quoted his name. Unfortunately I think that it's a transfer which is impossible. Gourcuff? I'm very happy of seeing that he is having a great season, he scores many goals and has also played with the French national team. I know that his period with us was not easy, he suffered, but if he returns it will not be the same, and he already belongs to Milan."
As Milan prepare to restructure for the Champions League next season, Yoann Gourcuff remains in the dark on whether his future will be in the Maddonina...
Following a successful season at Bordeaux, Milan-owned Yoann Gourcuff expressed uncertainty ahead of the expiration of his current loan deal when speaking to Aujourd’hui Sport.
“At the moment I haven’t decided anything, as I putting all my concentration into playing out the final games of the season. We [Bordeaux] still have everything to play for in the league and it looks set to go right to the wire.”
With Bordeaux currently locked at the top with Olympique Marseille, the Frenchman will be hoping his current club can finish off the job. Should they run-out champions, it would undoubtedly give the 22 year-old a strong hope of re... Read more »
The Coupe de la Ligue victory over Vannes on Saturday has stoked the flames of desire in the highly-rated creative midfield player, who now wants to complete a remarkable double.
Girondins de Bordeaux claimed the first piece of major silverware of the season in France last weekend, mercilessly hammering Ligue 2 outfit Vannes 4-0 in the final of the Coupe de la Ligue. But their midfield orchestrator, Yoann Gourcuff, does not want the success to stop there. Bordeaux are also in with a shot at the Ligue 1 title, and it is that the on-loan midfielder now has his eyes fixed firmly on.
“We are fighting each weekend for Le Championnat,” the scorer of Bordeaux’s fourth goal at the weekend declared to Aujourd’hui Sport. “It is the most difficult competition to win because it takes place over... Read more »
Manchester United have distanced themselves from weekend reports suggesting that Milan ace Kaka is in talks to sign for them. English Press reports now claim that the European Champions are not interested in a deal. United chief executive David Gill is reportedly angry with the suggestions he shares a good relationship with Rossoneri officials and denied claims that talks were held on Friday with the Brazilian's representatives. United also insist they would not be interested in paying £10m-a-year in wages as well as a transfer fee of up to £100m after the Sun claimed Kaka held talks with United over a contract worth £135,000 per week.
Kaka -9.0: Back to his very best. Scored both of his penalties, having won the second himself. His flicked pass started the move for Inzaghi's goal, he put Beckham clean through, and he caused havoc all afternoon with his running and creativity.
It seems the 22-year-old is set to remain with the Ligue 1 outfit after the latest declarations from his coach...
After failing to settle in at Milan, Yoann Gourcuff was loaned to Girondins Bordeaux and the player has flourished since his arrival last summer.
Reports indicate that there is a clause in his contract that will allow Bordeaux to permanently sign the player for approximately €15 million and Laurent Blanc is hopeful of keeping his star player at the Stade Chaban Delmas.
"To date, there is more of a chance that Gourcuff will remain at Bordeaux and less likely he will return to Milan," the French boss suggested in an interview with Equipe.
"Not everyone was convinced he could become a major player in Ligue 1, but he exploded and we are able to keep him."
MILAN - Happy birthday to Ricardo Kaka from all the Milanisti! Many best wishes are arriving at our editorial office from all the fans: Kaka thanks them and reciprocates from his heart.
Les Girondins are ready to give the midfielder a substantial pay rise in order to ensure he remains at the Stade Chaban-Delmas on a permanent basis.
Ligue 1 challengers Girondins de Bordeaux are set to double Yoann Gourcuff’s wage in an attempt to convince him to remain at the Stade Chaban-Delmas outfit
Gourcuff has been one of the sensations of Le Championnat this season after returning from Milan by way of a year long loan deal to Bordeaux. Les Girondins, who are marshalled by Laurent Blanc, have secured a clause in the loan contract that stipulates that Gourcuff will remain with the Aquitaine outfit if they pay the Rossoneri €13 million and they can agree personal terms with the player.
President Jean-Louis Triaud is reported willing to raise the 22-year-old’s wage from €150,000... Read more »
The Rossoneri talisman has suggested his team are due for a makeover and heaped praise on 'Captain Fantastic'...
Milan star player Kaka has recently returned from an injury and is hoping to be a major player for his side in the final stages of the season as they look to secure Champions League qualification.
The Rossoneri have struggled to find consistency over the past two season and the former Ballon d'Or winner has suggested it is the end of an era at the club.
"One cycle is ending and soon another will begin," the Brazilian maestro told Sky on Wednesday.
"It's time to renew the whole group, there are many player's whose contracts are expiring. The ideal team should be a mixture of experienced and young players, who have a stubborn hunger for victory."
