Milan - Lecce 4:0, Allegri delighted

Milan tactician Massimiliano Allegri has spoken about the process he went through to become the Rossoneri coach, after the side's 4-0 win over Lecce.

Allegri also described the atmosphere surrounding the arrival of new signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

"The first contact with [vice president Adriano] Galliani was made on May 18, and nothing prior to this," the boss explained to Sky post-match. "The arrival of Ibrahimovic has created lots of enthusiasm around the place, but the side before this was ready to play a strong match.

"Playing against a newly promoted team first up is never easy, but we were good enough in both defensive and offensive aspects. It was a good match even if we are not in peak physical condition. An error every now and then is normal during this time.

"Ibra will help us take another step in improving our quality players, but we would have done well in the race for the Scudetto without him," summed up the coach.

Ibra arrived in Milano

Official: AC Milan sign Montelongo on loan

BRUNO MONTELONGO is a Milan player.

AC Milan have confirmed via their official site the loan of 22-year-old Uruguayan defender Montelongo from Primera División side Club Atlético River Plate (Montevideo).

“Bruno Montelongo’s loan move from River Plate Montevideo (Uruguay) to Milan was made official,” the statement on acmilan.com reads.

The young player is versatile; he can play as defensive midfielder and as a right back. He will compete with Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Daniele Bonera and Gianluca Zambrotta for a place in the starting line-up.

The player has good speed and a good eye for attacks. Some would say he’s Luca Antonini but on the right side. He played 61 matches and scored eight official goals since 2007.

Good Luck at Milan Bruno!

OFFICIAL: Milan Sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic From Barcelona

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a Milan player and has signed a four-year contract, the club said in a statement on Saturday.

Adriano Galliani's efforts of staying in Barcelona to negotiate in what has been a week of progressive talks have paid off and he comes back to Milan with the former Inter player in the bag.

Mission accomplished then for Silvio Berlusconi who last month said if there was a chance to land a megastar he "would do so".

A statement on the Rossoneri's official website reads:

"AC Milan would like to communicate they have signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Barcelona on a loan deal with the right to an option to buy him after the 2010/2011 season for the sum of €24m.

"He will have a medical on Monday and then sign his contract."

The deal is a scoop for Milan who have obtained a massive discount on the fee after Barcelona paid Inter around €66m for the striker last year when he joined them from Inter.

Huntelaar set for Schalke

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar looks set to join Schalke from AC Milan after the clubs agreed a 12 million euro fee.

The Dutch international is likely to be deemed surplus to requirements if Barcelona star Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to Serie A with the Rossoneri, with Milan looking for extra cash to fund the deal.

Huntelaar has never recaptured the form he showed in his time at Ajax after departing to first Real Madrid, then Milan, and looks set to link up with former Real team mate Raul at the Bundesliga outfit.

Even if Ibrahimovic's move to the San Siro collapsed, Huntelaar's agent confirmed that it was likely he will depart.

"Milan told me we would decide this weekend what will be best for Klaas-Jan Huntelaar," he said.

"He thought he could stay, but within two days the situation changed. There will be four strikers for only two positions, so that's not that attractive.

"Milan have let us know Klaas-Jan is able to leave.

"It would be a quick move as the transfer market is about to close. He still has a contract at Milan. So we have to decide what the best is for him."

Ibrahimovic To Milan Latest: Massimiliano Allegri Confirms Striker's Will To Join; Barcelona Agree Exit Bonus With Mino Raiola

Milan coach Massimiliano is expecting to sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Barcelona after getting an early answer from the player during a personal phonecall.

The latest comments from Allegri coincide with news from Barcelona that the player's agent Mino Raiola has agreed to a golden handshake with the Catalans - a reason as to why Ibrahimovic has decided to accept a wage cut at Milan.

Sky Sport Italia now claim Raiola and Galliani will hold a second meeting with the striker tonight where they will perfect personal terms.

And Allegri is hopeful of concluding the move as business becomes elevated with the Rossoneri now able to drill deep into the heart of talks.

"There has been a phonecall, it was informative. He told me he would be really happy to come. We will see if the club can complete our attack which is already strong," Allegri told Sky Sport Italia.

"I am faithful for this operation because we are all convinced he is an important player who would make us make the step up in quality and he will complete our front line.

"It was a courtesy call to get to know each other.

"He is a champion player. The more champions we have, the easier it is to win games. We have one of the strongest attacks in Europe.

"I think that with Ibrahimovic we will have technique and goals and we can get closer to Inter. To get results we need an important squad."

These new developments are in contrast with what Raiola said earlier when he asked for patience.

But, it seems the move is moving at speed.

Playing At Barcelona Was The Best Time In My Career - Milan's Ronaldinho

Former Barcelona hero Ronaldinho has admitted that his time at the Camp Nou represents the best years of his professional career.

The Brazilian playmaker returns to Catalunya this week with current club Milan to take part in the Joan Gamper trophy, and the Spanish giants plan to show a video montage of the 30-year-old’s finest moments from his five-year stint at the club prior to kick-off.

AS reports that upon his return to the city, Ronaldinho has issued an open letter to the club’s supporters, exclaiming: “As you all know, I don't have the habit of talking much and I do not like goodbyes, but I want to take this opportunity to thank all that were with me over the five seasons I was defending the jersey of Barcelona. These were probably the best years of my professional and personal life.

“I sincerely believe that we really enjoyed the time we had together, I prefer to think that this will be a reunion between friends, and the rediscovery of an old friendship and old relationship. Being back at the Camp Nou is special for me. I offer a sincere hug to Barcelona and in particular one to [president] Sandro Rosell.”

The Joan Gamper trophy takes place at Camp Nou on Wednesday evening.