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Kaka attended his first medical at Real Madrid yesterday [click here for more]. He was then unveiled in front of thousands of fans and press at the Bernabeu in a Number 8 jersey.
He said : “When I spoke to the president he showed us his sporting project, and it influenced my decision a lot,” explained Kaka, who had attracted the interest of other clubs, including wealthy English outfits Chelsea and Manchester City. He’s a winner and everything he wants is with this in mind.
“I asked him if he could do everything that he said, and he has shown that he can. It’s a great privilege to form part of great teams. I’ve been fortunate to play with great players, and I’m now going to continue doing the same.”
“My experience in football has told me that talent alone is not enough,” said Kaka, who will be aiming to take Madrid past the last-16 stage of the Champions League for the first time in six years next season. I’ve met players with a lot of talent who have not been successful, and others with less talent who have been champions.
“It’s something else to have a team of players with talent who sacrifice themselves to achieve the same aim.”
Kaka is expected to be unveiled by Real Madrid next Tuesday in a presentation ceremony at the Santiago Bernabeu. A huge party has been planned by the club and his number will also be presented. Kaka’s arrival is expected immediately after Brazil’s final game against the USA tomorrow evening.
Anyway, we all know Kaka’s a nice man and he spoke about England’s chances at the 2010 World Cup.
“First we have to see who gets there because, for instance, Portugal are struggling to qualify,” he said. “But I can say the most important national teams at the moment are Spain, Argentina, Italy, France and England.”
Kaka added: “I think England are playing very well under Capello. “England have a very, very good group of players.
“Of course we know now in football that just talent is not enough. But I think England can have a very good World Cup.”
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Kaka on a six-year contract.
The deal with AC Milan is expected to set a new world record transfer fee and could pave the way for a new ‘Galáctico’ era at the Santiago Bernabéu under recently re-elected president Florentino Perez.
Reports suggest that the transfer fee is around 68m euros ($94.05m or £58.9m), thereby smashing the previous world record of £47m set by Real in 2001 when they bought Zinedine Zidane from Juventus.
At a press conference in Recife, where the 27-year-old playmaker is currently on international duty ahead of Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Wednesday, Kaka revealed he rejected the move to England as he did not want to leave Milan mid-season.
“I can officially say I’m a Real Madrid player. My professional link with AC Milan finishes now, but my sentimental link will never end,” he said.
“Real Madrid intend to build a great team, with historic players such as Raul and Casillas. We will make history again, both in Spain and Europe. I guess the sport project is very good.
“Manchester City and Real Madrid are two different clubs with different situations. At that time (January), it was mid-season, I had a strong emotional impact due to the Italian fans requesting me to stay, and I decided to stay.
“Now another chance came up and AC Milan is in a big crisis (financially). For me, the sporting project (at Madrid) is interesting and will be an important boost to continue my career in the highest level.”
Photo courtesy Thiago Dias
Kaka went for 2 medical examinations today – one at Ilha do Leite and the other at Clínica ITORK. In recent days, speculation has been rife that Real Madrid’s doctors are in Brazil to examine the playmaker.
At 9am this morning, Kaka left the hotel where the selection currently staying at and later met his father and businessman, Bosco Leite.
Said the doctor at the Clinica ITORK, “I am a friend of Runco (Brazil team doctor) and I came to do an overall assessment of Kaka as part of his negotiations with Real Madrid. My Spanish colleagues are here to record the tests and forward (them) to Spain.”
Brazilian networks are reporting that Kaká will sign the contract with Real Madrid this afternoon in the hotel. Later in the evening, Kaka will speak at a press conference about his decision.
Kaka is Milan. Milan is Kaka.
Some rumours have been floating around about Kaka moving to Chelsea with Ancelotti and Pirlo. Kaka has denied these allegations. “My future is here with Milan and their project, and I hope it is a future with Carlo Ancelotti as coach,” Kaka said.
Also, Kaka has been linked to Real Madrid (and new president, Florentiono Perez) in recent days but based on his comments, he is not likely to move anywhere next season.
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