Milan star Thiago Silva has claimed that Brazil team-mate Ganso favours a move to the Rossoneri, and that his side had the Santos starlet’s support for last week’s derby thrashing of Inter.
The 21-year-old has been strongly linked with both Milan giants in recent months, and with contract talks with Santos almost deadlocked a move to Europe looks increasingly likely to take place in the near future. Ganso himself has been tight-lipped on what his preference would be; but according to friend and Milan centre-back Thiago Silva, he is favouring the red and black half of the Italian city.
“I spoke with him before the derby and he told me that he would be watching the game on television. He also admitted that he was going to cheer for Milan and that he hopes to sign a contract with us,” Thiago told Corriere della Sera on Friday morning.
“Milan cannot let Ganso escape, because he is a brilliant player. The next time I’m in Brazil, maybe I’ll take him back in my luggage!”
Despite enduring a seven-month lay-off due to injury, the Peixe star has become one of the most sought after players in Brazil. For the Milan rock though, the reasons for the attention are obvious, as he showered praise on the talented number 10.
“I know him well, and I know what he is capable of doing. Even when he plays as the primary attacker he tracks back and marks. He could be the new Ronaldo, because he is certainly the new phenomenon of Brazilian football,” Thiago Silva affirmed.
Milan face an away trip to Fiorentina this weekend as they look to consolidate a three-point lead at the top of Serie A.
