Kaka: I Didn’t Want To Leave Milan But I’ll Win Titles With Real Madrid
Los Blancos’ new superstar has spoken following his highly anticipated move
to the Spanish capital...
9 Jun 2009 02:16:28
Kaka has finally addressed the press in Recife, Brazil following official
confirmation of his €65 million transfer to Real Madrid from Milan.
The 27-year-old playmaker has revealed why he and the club decided
to part company, while he also looked forward to a challenging future
with Los Blancos.
"My desire was to stay at Milan, but the world financial crisis has affected a
lot of clubs, especially Milan," he told the media.
"As such, I spoke with the Milan board and we concluded that the best thing for
everyone would be to sell me."
The Galactico Challenge
The playmaker had been expected to take over Zinedine Zidane's
famous No. 5 jersey at the Santiago Bernabeu, but he has politely
declined the offer.
"Using the No. 5 would be a big responsibility," he reasoned.
"Zidane was an excellent player for both Real Madrid and the French
national team, and I would prefer not to use the same number as him.
But let's wait a little longer before we decide.
"The challenge with Madrid
is fascinating. I’m 27 years old and I’ve already conquered everything
as a player. I will go there as one of the best in the world but I have
not yet conquered anything there. It will be my new motivation.
“Together we will win many titles. The president [Florentino Perez]
is still making contacts and continuing to develop a very competitive
team so that we can become the champions of Spain and Europe again."
The Galactico Effect
Kaka then went on to reveal that his former team-mate and
ex-Merengue superstar, David Beckham, had given him a few words of
advice about the switch to the Spanish behemoths.
He said, “Beckham said to me that Real Madrid are a fantastic club
to play for, and that it would help me grow even more as a player.
“I am excited to play alongside historical figures such as Raul and
Iker Casillas, and I want to play a key role to help the club create
history again.”
Finally, he admitted that the deal had been closed “a long time
ago”, but he decided to wait until today to speak to the press after
the clubs had released an official statement.
And he also had a parting message to Milan: “I will always be grateful to the
club and to president Silvio Berlusconi, who provided me with a lot of happy
memories.”
KS Leong, Goal.com
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good luck then.. Kakak! :)
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