Cagliari Chief Massimo Cellino Blocks Nenè’s Move To Milan
The Brazilian has to wait until after the weekend to learn if he will complete a dream transfer to San Siro.
By Vince Masiello
“I’m sorry, I had said yes to [Milan chief executive Adriano] Galliani, but now things have changed,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper.
“I can’t release the Brazilian, also because [Joaquin] Larrivey is suspended for Sunday’s match.”
But it’s still unclear whether the two clubs will resume negotiations next week before the transfer window shuts down, as explained by Nené’s agent Davide Lippi.
“He is staying put for the time being,” he said to Calciomercato.it.
“There was certainly some truth in it. Cellino has changed his mind and is now unwilling to part with the player.
“Milan are obviously interested in Nené. The transfer window ends on February 1 and should the Rossoneri release [Klaas-Jan] Huntelaar, we’ll see if there is room to re-open discussions.
“Cellino has closed the door for now, but anything can happen in the market…”
Nené has been one of the revelations in Serie A so far this term, netting six goals in 18 appearances.
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