Official: Amelia joins Milan on one-year loan deal

MARCO AMELIA has signed for Milan.

The Italian goalkeeper, who was the second-choice of Marcello Lippi in the 2006 World Cup has put pen to paper today and he will be playing for Milan, on loan from Genoa, during the 10/11 season.

Amelia played consistently for the Gifore last season despite his net conceded 61 goals last season (only Siena conceded more) and AC Milan, who are looking for someone to lead them in Europe, decided to loan him.

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Milan are loaning the player with an option to buy him. Amelia and Milan chiefs of had a dinner in piazza Duca di Savoia on Monday; there, they agreed on the final details of the transfer, inter alia on his wage – €1m per year.

In this morning, the former Livorno man had medical check-ups, which he passed. Finally, Amelia signed a contract with the Rossoneri, which ties him to Milan for one season.

Amelia is expected to be AC Milan’s No. 1, as Marco Storari is leaving for Juventus, while Dida was released after his contract expired. Following Amelia’s arrival, Christian Abbiati could move too.

AC Milan have also bought half of Amelia’s card (€2.5 million). The ‘keeper signed on the contract on Tuesday night, but the official announcement arrived only on Wednesday.

The official statement on ACMilan.com reads: “A.C. Milan communicate the acquisition of MARCO AMELIA from Genoa, with the right to claim the compartecipation.”

Before signing his contract, Amelia said: “I’m very happy to be at Milan. It’s too early to say whether I will be the first or second choice. The Milan-team next season will be strong, and we will undoubtedly try to win everything.”

WELCOME AMELIA & GOOD LUCK AT MILAN!

By Meytar Zeevi, Rossoneri Blog