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Berlusconi Confirms That He Will Sell Kaka

Kaka's move to Manchester City looks highly likely now after Don Silvio confirmed he will probably sell the Brazilian superstar...

Jan 17, 2009 12:06:08 PM

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Kaka has been associated with Manchester City for several months now, but over the past few days the chance of a blockbuster transfer has become more and more possible.

'Arabian Business' yesterday claimed that a deal had been sealed, which would see Manchester City pay Milan around €112 million, with Kaka earning €380,000 per week.

This front page story disappeared from www.arabianbusiness.com around an hour after first appearing, throwing talk of any confirmed move into severe doubt.

However, it seems that the transfer is now highly likely to take place after Milan president Silvio Berlusconi confirmed that he will probably sell the Brazilian.

"I will have to probably sell him," the Italian Prime Minister told La Stampa.

"City have made a really big offer to him, more than €15m after tax per year in wages.

"If I don't sell him then the balance of the team will go up in smoke. I risk losing him without earning anything from the deal. I just need to consider the fans and find a transfer hit...we'll see."

It remains to be seen how Milan fans will react to this news, especially as a large number of supporters took to the streets last night to protest against the transfer.

What is certain though is that Kaka is now highly likely to leave Milan for Manchester City.

Carlo Garganese, Goal.com