Inter To Get One Over On Milan By Signing Kaka From Real Madrid - Report
Inter plan Kaka move to get Milan back in the transfer war after the Rossoneri signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
By Salvatore Landolina
That move caused further strain between the two Milanese giants, and Inter are now ready to break the tension barrier and sign the Brazilian.
Il Corriere dello Sport reports Mourinho's belief in Kaka has decreased following a less than perfect season in Madrid. Inter have taken note, and Rafael Benitez would be delighted at landing a star with Kaka's potential.
It would be a difficult move to pull off, but Mourinho's special relationship with his former club could tip the scales in their favour.
Benitez would also have to convince his chief Massimo Moratti to spend big money, which contrasts with the club's new line to scrimp when it comes to spending.
The Nerazzurri failed to land a megastar this summer, while Milan took advantage to sign Ibrahimovic and Robinho in one major swoop. That didn't go down well at Appiano Gentile.
Inter have become tired of Milan landing their former stars, with Ronaldo, Christian Vieri, Clarence Seedorf, Andrea Pirlo and of course 'Ibra' all having played for Inter before heading across town.
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Here's the thoughts of Benfica coach Jorge Jesus, who felt his side deserved a point from the game.
"They were the better team on the night and that's the story of the day.
"We have to keep fighting, pick ourselves up, get the confidence back and challenge in the other competitions and in the second leg of this tie too.
"They punished us on every occasion; they scored some quality goals and they deserved to win."
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“The score made it look like it was an easy game, but it certainly wasn't.
(Strange... it looked pretty easy from where I was sitting, but hey.)
“I do not think it's over yet. I remember a clash between Milan and Deportivo la Coruna when Milan was also ahead by four goals, and in the end Deportivo eliminated Milan.
“I went into the Arsenal dressing room after the match to speak to Robin van Persie. I had agreed with him to swap shirts – my sons are big fans of his and he brought two for them. They will be delighted.
Van Bommel went on to talk about a possible move to PSV in the future, but was quick to point out his terms for the move.
“I've spoken with PSV, but we don't have an agreement yet. The club has to decide what they want.
“If Louis van Gaal turns out to be the new coach, I won't go.”
"Tonight everything went in the right direction and we did a very good match. You don't start a match thinking to win 4-0, but at the end i think we deserved it coz we played very well."
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