Friday, January 11, 2008

Maniche's Agent Arrives In Milan


Atletico Madrid's want-away midfielder Maniche could have taken a step closer to his move to Internazionale, following the news that his agent has arrived in Milan.

Nuno Ricardo de Oliveira Ribeiro has landed in the Italian city with apparent permission to press for a move for the Portuguese ace.

Maniche is out of favour in Madrid after apparently feigning injury to get out of playing in a recent Cup game.

Earlier the 30-year-old remarked, "I want Inter. In order to go to Milan I refused other possible destinations."

Atletico president Enrique Cerezo hinted that a move could take place if today's meeting in Milan goes to plan.

"Maniche is an Atletico player, and we've had no talks yet about either a loan or a permanent deal, but if his agent comes and shows us something concrete, then we can discuss it," he said.

Coach Javier Aguirre has not selected Maniche for four consecutive games now, saying, "When two people have problems, only they can know the reasons."

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