Gennaro Gattuso To Remain At AC Milan

AC Milan veteran Gennaro Gattuso has insisted that he intends to stay with the Italian giants, it was thought that the midfielder could head to Russia after interest was shown from Dagestan-based club Anzhi Makhachkala.

The 33-year-old has decided to remain at the San Siro club where he has been a player since 1999 after moving from Salernitana.

"I evaluated the offer," Gattuso told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"It was an important offer but in the end, I believe it is better to be with the family at home.
"I have been 12 years at Milan and it's my home."

The Italian made 31 league appearances this season to help Milan clinch the Scudetto for the first time since 2004.

AC Milan Rule Out Fabregas Move

AC Milan has insisted that they are unlikely to make a offer for Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas this summer as the Italian claim feel the Spaniard will be to expensive, after the departure of Andrea Pirlo to Juventus and doubt surrounding Gennaro Gattuso’s future it is thought that the Rossoneri will be searching for midfield replacments this summer.

"From here until 31st August, Milan will buy a player that will be a left midfielder," Galliani told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"(Napoli  winger Marek) Hamsik and Fabregas can play in that role.

"We have never asked for Hamsik although we don't rule him out and as for Fabregas, he is too expensive."