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Kaká looks delighted with his move back to Milan. Nigel French/EMPICS Sport

Kaká returns to Milan on a free transfer

The 2007 world player of the years has signed a 2-year deal.

DESPITE COSTING REAL MADRID more than €65 million when he signed in 2009, the Spanish giants have allowed Brazilian forward Kaká return to his former club AC Milan on a free transfer.

The 2007 world player of the year announced late last month that he wanted to leave Madrid, believing his playing opportunities would be limited under new Real coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Talks between the two clubs were instigated over the weekend and the Brazilian signed a two-year deal overnight.

“Last night, thanks to the traditionally good relationship between the two clubs, Real Madrid and Milan reached and formalised an agreement for the transfer of Ricardo Kaká into Rossonero colours,” said a Milan statement.

“And overnight, a little before three in the morning, an agreement was reached with the world-class Brazilian.”

Despite the hype surrounding his arrival at Madrid, Kaká failed to live up to his reputation as the (then) world’s best player, making just 85 appearances in four injury affected seasons.

In his last stint with Milan, the 31-year old won a Serie A, Champions League and Club World Cup titles.

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    Jun 20th 2019, 4:39 PM

    I’m always hearing about this guy ranting on the court. I’ve come to the conclusion that I think he may have some serious mental health problems, and needs to get some help.

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    Jun 20th 2019, 5:07 PM

    @The Upside-down Triangle: could be just a tool

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    Jun 21st 2019, 3:18 AM

    @Adam Newman: bit of both I think.

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    Jun 20th 2019, 4:37 PM

    W@nker

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    Jun 20th 2019, 5:20 PM

    Waster he is

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    Jun 20th 2019, 6:04 PM

    Was the ball actually out?

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    Jun 20th 2019, 6:38 PM

    To be fair, sometimes you just have to call out a bad hat.

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    Jun 20th 2019, 10:30 PM

    @Richard O’Brien: not while wearing that outfit!

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    Jun 20th 2019, 4:54 PM

    An awful gimp of a chap

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    Jun 20th 2019, 6:33 PM

    He’s correct about the hat. Is he also correct about the out decision?

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    Jun 20th 2019, 6:32 PM

    He may be an awful eejit but he draws some huge crowds and easily one of the most entertaining players on tour, shame he’ll never make the most of his potential

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    Jun 20th 2019, 9:51 PM

    Remember the crowds flocked to McEnroe matches more to witness the rants than his ability

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    Jun 20th 2019, 10:08 PM

    @Noel Lynn: McEnroe on his worst day was never as bad as this headcase. He’s toxic and disruptive and previous disciplinaries have done nothing. He should be kicked off the tour for a season and be made prove himself with a clean record for another couple of years after. No player or official should have to put up with a second of his cr@p.

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