Inter Milan not trading Maicon or Mario Balotelli and Javier Mascherano still insight
The two players that have forced top notch clubs to bicker between themselves have been related with news from Inter Milan’s officials that Maicon and Mario Balotelli are not being transferred from San Siro to any other club.
There have been bids for both players from around the block of European clubs but the fact remains that Inter Milan would have the last say as they both are still in contract with the Italian club.
Top clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City; all have eyes for the Brazilian right back Maicon and the talented forward Balotelli. They all are willing to pay handsome amount of money for the players, but it is not the money that is making the game these days.
As all major stars are being cooped up by Real, Barcelona, United, Chelsea and City, there is major crisis on the horizon of who will get their hands on the last spoils of the dish.
The Nerazzurri’s Sporting Director Marco Branca has told that Inter Milan has no intentions of selling its top guns to any club. Inter Milan last year made history by winning an amazing treble of victories of Serie A, Copa Italia and the Champions League under the command of Jose Mourinho.
Mourinho however has now left the club for Real and Liverpool’s manager Rafael Benitez has replaced him. Branca has had talks with Rafa and it seems that they are on the same page.
Branca told while talking to the media, “We are in a privileged situation, having won so much. It's true that we receive calls each day because everyone wants at least six or seven of our champions. Maicon and Balotelli? Our two players have never been placed on the transfer market”.
He added to that saying, “When and if there are offers, we will examine them but they are not for sale. How much is Balotelli worth? He is priceless”.
It can be said without doubt that the 28 year old Maicon has proved himself as an extraordinary player, showing the talent that the maestro Roberto Carlos showed. His goal scoring ability despite being a defender has been one of the advantages that Inter has received in their current campaign.
Balotelli on the other hand has been hailed by United’s manager Sir Alex Ferguson as the next Cristiano Ronaldo. He had set his eyes out for him a long time ago and now seeing all the hype created by Balotelli, and Ferguson’s attempt to make him play for Old Trafford, Balotelli’s former manager Mourinho is trying to make him play for Bernabeu instead.
However there might be a problem with that as Balotelli has had trouble at Real in getting along so it all rests in the hands of Benitez to decide his future. Balotelli’s agent has given strong indications that the star will remain at San Siro and the current situation does seem to suggest that.
On the other hand Rafa is also trying to sign in new players and one on top of that list is Argentina’s magnificent midfielder Javier Mascherano who is currently playing for Liverpool but has desire to play for the Nerazzurri. The head of Inter Milan, Massimo Moratti, has also told that it will be one of his priorities to get the player to play for his club.
The Champions from Europe, Inter Milan have sparked up quite an interest in obtaining the star from Argentina. Rafa and Mascherano both have stated that they too have been like close friends to each other and have an excellent understanding and that is one of the major reasons for the deal. The other, no doubt would be the ailing condition of Liverpool.
Moratti told that he was a big fan of Mascherano and hoped that the talks ended positively. While talking to the media he stated, “Mascherano? I know he has always played well, he has a strong character, is a smart guy. We have so many players in that role good and intelligent. We'll see if he can help us in terms of technical tactics”.
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