Big Apple looms for Kaka
27 July 2012 03:08
Adriano Galliani said Milan may encounter difficulties in their attempts to re-sign Kaka, opening the door for New York Red Bull.
The Brazilian playmaker has frequently been linked with a return to the San Siro after struggling for fitness and form at Real Madrid following his 68 million euros transfer in 2009.
Earlier in the week, Kaka's agent Diogo Kotscho confirmed he was in talks with Milan about a summer swoop, but according to Milan vice-president Galliani, the tax system in Italy may prevent the deal.
"It will be very difficult," Galliani told reporters when the Serie A fixture list was unveiled.
"There are a thousand factors which could make this impossible.
"As always, the problem is money. Milan cannot afford to pay some wages, because Spain have a different tax system.
"The law there has changed but only for future contracts. The contracts that were already signed will stay as they were."
And the financial predicament facing Milan may spur Major League Soccer club New York Red Bull into action.
The MLS franchise recently signed Australian international Tim Cahill and, according to Spain's Marca.com, Red Bull now want Kaka.
Kaka owns an apartment in Manhattan and his representatives have said: "We don't speak about negotiation even if it is or not rumour.
"What I can say to you right now is that Kaka has a dream to live in the US and play in MLS.
"If isn't now, in the future probably he will join MLS."
