Sagnol To Snub Milan?

Bayern Munich defender Willy Sagnol insists he wants to focus on his German side for the time being, despite firm interest from AC Milan.

May 6, 2008 4:33:25 PM

Willy Sagnol - Bayern (AFP)

Milan and Bayern have reportedly already agreed a €5m fee for the French international but getting the player to sign on has not proven nearly as easy.

“The Milan directors have been keen to show their interest in me regularly over the last six years,” said Sagnol.

“I still have two years of my contract, but I will pay close attention to what happens over the next few days.”

Last week Sagnol launched a scathing attack on Hitzfeld, revealing his deep hatred for the coach. This led to him being suspended by the club for their UEFA Cup semi-final exit at the hands of Zenit St Petersburg, and what many believed to be end of his career at Bayern. The fact that Jurgen Klinsmann has been confirmed as new coach for next season

“I am proud to get Milan’s attention, but my first priority remains Bayern Munich,” the 31-year-old added.

“I have spoken to the new Coach Klinsmann and he told me that he is counting on me.

“Nonetheless, in the world of transfers, things can go very quickly. Milan are a big club and there is another great team, who aren’t Italian, that are taking an interest.

“All I can say is that I will make my decision before the European Championship. For now, I just want to concentrate on playing.”

Derek Wanner, Goal.com

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