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Toni: I signed for Milan
Friday 4 January, 2008
Azzurri striking star Luca Toni has revealed that he put pen to paper with Milan last summer before joining Bayern Munich.
The towering 31-year-old left Fiorentina for the Bundesliga for around £7m, but he had been contacted by a number of Serie A clubs during his time in Tuscany.
While interest from Inter and Juventus never developed into concrete offers, it now seems that Toni had practically signed for the world champions.
“Everyone knows that I nearly joined Inter two years ago and that Juventus were interested in signing me,” the ex-Brescia man told Il Giornale.
“However, with Milan it went a lot further – I had already signed a contract. I could also have been a Roma player as they nearly signed me when I was playing for Cisco Roma.”
Toni has impressed in the Bundesliga, despite Bayern’s recent woes, but he is still following Serie A with interest.
“Inter are the strongest side and they have a bit more than Roma and Milan,” he stated.
“The Nerazzurri are certainly a better side than the Rossoneri and it isn’t just the derby that shows us that.”
The Modena native’s thoughts then turned to Euro 2008 and Italy’s Group of death with France, Holland and Romania.
“I’m raring to go, but we can feel the responsibility on our shoulders,” he explained.
“It’s not a Group of iron as much as a Group of steel and we can get through. The important thing is to get to the game against France with qualification already assured.”
Toni concluded by giving the peninsula’s giants his tip for the winter transfer window.
“Sign Diego from Werder Bremen,” he commanded. “He is a very, very good player and one of the few fantasistas still around who can decide a game.”
From: Channel4.com
Friday 4 January, 2008
Azzurri striking star Luca Toni has revealed that he put pen to paper with Milan last summer before joining Bayern Munich.
The towering 31-year-old left Fiorentina for the Bundesliga for around £7m, but he had been contacted by a number of Serie A clubs during his time in Tuscany.
While interest from Inter and Juventus never developed into concrete offers, it now seems that Toni had practically signed for the world champions.
“Everyone knows that I nearly joined Inter two years ago and that Juventus were interested in signing me,” the ex-Brescia man told Il Giornale.
“However, with Milan it went a lot further – I had already signed a contract. I could also have been a Roma player as they nearly signed me when I was playing for Cisco Roma.”
Toni has impressed in the Bundesliga, despite Bayern’s recent woes, but he is still following Serie A with interest.
“Inter are the strongest side and they have a bit more than Roma and Milan,” he stated.
“The Nerazzurri are certainly a better side than the Rossoneri and it isn’t just the derby that shows us that.”
The Modena native’s thoughts then turned to Euro 2008 and Italy’s Group of death with France, Holland and Romania.
“I’m raring to go, but we can feel the responsibility on our shoulders,” he explained.
“It’s not a Group of iron as much as a Group of steel and we can get through. The important thing is to get to the game against France with qualification already assured.”
Toni concluded by giving the peninsula’s giants his tip for the winter transfer window.
“Sign Diego from Werder Bremen,” he commanded. “He is a very, very good player and one of the few fantasistas still around who can decide a game.”
From: Channel4.com
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Guus plays down Bayern talk
Russia coach claims he has had no contact with Munich
By James Pearson Last updated: 10th January 2008
Guus Hiddink has played down reports linking him with the Bayern Munich job, stating he has not been contacted by the Bavarian giants.
With experienced tactician Ottmar Hitzfeld due to leave the 20-time Bundesliga champions at the end of the season, speculation has been rife on who may take over.
Russia coach Hiddink, who is tied to the nation until the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa, has been reportedly high on Bayern's wanted list.
Rumours
However, while the former PSV Eindhoven manager is flattered at being linked to such a prestigious club, he says there is nothing in the speculation.
"There's been no contact (with Bayern). I've just extended my contract with Russia until 2010, with a view to the 2010 World Cup," said Hiddink.
"There are always a lot of rumours, and Bayern are a big club in Europe. To hear my name linked to them is nice, but there's no substance in these rumours."
Russia coach claims he has had no contact with Munich
By James Pearson Last updated: 10th January 2008
Guus Hiddink has played down reports linking him with the Bayern Munich job, stating he has not been contacted by the Bavarian giants.
With experienced tactician Ottmar Hitzfeld due to leave the 20-time Bundesliga champions at the end of the season, speculation has been rife on who may take over.
Russia coach Hiddink, who is tied to the nation until the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa, has been reportedly high on Bayern's wanted list.
Rumours
However, while the former PSV Eindhoven manager is flattered at being linked to such a prestigious club, he says there is nothing in the speculation.
"There's been no contact (with Bayern). I've just extended my contract with Russia until 2010, with a view to the 2010 World Cup," said Hiddink.
"There are always a lot of rumours, and Bayern are a big club in Europe. To hear my name linked to them is nice, but there's no substance in these rumours."
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