MILAN, 25 April 2008 - Milan's optimism will produce its just reward. In just a few days Mathieu Flamini will sign for the Rossoneri: a 5-year contract worth 4 million euros a season. Yesterday, the 24-year-old French midfielder again told Arsenal that he does not intend to renew his contract and "is looking for a new professional experience." At the same time he also swept away any remaining doubts Milan may have had and will soon sign on the dotted line. The talking, as always, was done by Flamini's uncle, the only spokesperson the versatile international midfielder recognises.
COBOLLI'S NAY - The news has also reached Juventus, who had hoped until the end and tabled a highly lucrative offer: three million euros a season. Of course, no official declarations have been made on the subject, but yesterday President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli was concise in answering the umpteenth question on Flamini: is he coming? "No."