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Carlo Ancelotti said that "Milan" will do everything in their power to get Andrei Shevchenko back: "Adriano Galliani has already expressed our position on this issue. Financially, it is a very difficult operation, but "Milan" will do everything that depends on us. Shevchenko belongs to "Chelsea" and the decision on this matter will depend on how the English club views it," Ancelotti said. "The Milan strategist said about new purchases: "Eto'o, Ronaldinho and Shevchenko - these are three top-class players who would strengthen any team. I also like Franck Ribery. He is a dynamic figure who performed well in the World Cup." (Sky Sports)
"Milan" defender Massimo Ambrosini is very happy that he has extended his contract with the club until 2010. "The contract is signed, now all my thoughts are focused on the final Champions League match against "Liverpool" club." Ambrosini is one of those players who lost to "Liverpool" after penalties in 2005. Now he is ready for revenge. "We believe in our strengths more than ever. The victory against "Man Utd" gave us extra confidence." (profootball.com)
Rumors about the transfer of "Barcelona" and Brazil's attacking midfielder Ronaldinho to "Milan" received new basis from Frank Rijkaard's press conference. The coach said that without changing the team good results can be achieved for several years, after which the team needs "fresh blood," Channel4 reported. Also on May 22, a summit meeting of clubs is planned, where this issue is expected to be discussed. It is believed that the Catalans would want around $90 million for their leader. (sports.ru)
After the end of the season, Pape Diakhate will leave "Nancy," club president Jacques Rousselot announced. Senegalese, whose transfer is estimated at 7 million euros, is being eyed by "Lyon," "PSG," "Bordeaux," as well as "Man Utd" and "Juventus." The player himself admitted wanting to represent "Man Utd." (profootball.com)
"Chelsea" defender John Terry says he is ready to win the FA Cup and avenge "Man Utd" for the Premier League. "These will be the last matches of this season. We must win the FA Cup so that we can enjoy this victory during the holidays. The "Man Utd" players will have to feel the same as we felt when we missed out on the Premier League. And they will have to wait until next season to regain the feeling of winning." (Sky Sports)
The British newspaper News of the World says that if "Barcelona" does not win the Spanish championship, Deco will leave the club. The most interested in the services of the Portuguese midfielder is the "Man Utd" club, where his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo plays. In addition, Deco would like to see "Inter," "Juventus," "Liverpool," and "Bayern" among his options.
"Barcelona" management denied the information that appeared in the Catalan publication Sport that Frank Rijkaard would be sacked, and his place would be taken by "Getafe" strategist Bernd Schuster, as reported by Calciomercato.
Despite losing the sole leadership position in the Spanish championship, Barcelona's captain Carles Puyol continues to believe in the ultimate victory. "It is unlikely that "Real" will succeed in winning all the remaining matches," Puyol said. "And we have nothing left but to play each remaining match as if it were a final." (euro-football)
