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| Kaka’s new contract is only the start as he puts down roots – and a new family – in Milan. “I want to be a symbol, like Paolo Maldini.” This week the Ballon d’Or winner finally silenced transfer rumours by penning a new deal until 2013. “I remember last year Milan Channel asked me if I felt ready to say I would remain here for life. In that instance I didn’t have the right confidence and belief, but today I do,” he told the club’s official television station. “Now I can and want to say it – I want to remain Rossonero for the rest of my
career and to stay here for life.” His attachment to the side was no doubt boosted by their victories in the Champions League, European Super Cup and Club World Cup over the past nine months. “This renewal has charged me up. I am thinking about the future and I know I will stay here, forever in this winning team that always goes out there to get the best. For a player that is a great sensation. “This is my fifth season at Milan and I want to become a symbol. One day I will be the captain of this club, naturally respecting the hierarchy within the team. This day will come and to replace Maldini will be a great responsibility, but there are others for that role before me and I respect that.” Kaka is also putting down roots in Milan with his private life as well as his professional career. “In a few months I will become a father. Caroline and I are waiting for that moment and it’s all so exciting. Every day she feels something new and special. I accompany her on every appointment and it’s wonderful to know we’ll soon have our first child.” Ricky has confirmed they are expecting a boy in May and his first gift will be a Milan jersey. “It would be wonderful to win the Champions League a second time around the same date as the birth of my son. I’m dreaming of a magical spring.” The Brazilian has also learned the lesson of his former teammates, most
notably Chelsea flop Andriy Shevchenko. “This fourth contract signature is a lifestyle choice for me. I’ve seen players leave – and I’m not just referring to Sheva – who later told me to consider my choices very carefully because Milan are different. “At this club you really experience sensations and affection, these are values that matter to me. I am happy to live through my career here. “When my contract expires I’ll be 31 and can picture myself still at Milan in great shape. After all, I have some great examples to follow, like Rogerio Ceni who spent his whole career at San Paolo and of course Maldini. “I want to be like them. It
won’t be easy to reach what Paolo has achieved, but I’ll try to go as close as possible to his statistics. My objectives are to score many goals, win trophies and become part of this club’s history.” Kaka has been struggling with a knee injury over the past few weeks, though insists he will be ready to face Arsenal on Tuesday night. “I feel much better. I won’t be available against Lazio, but I am very confident for Tuesday,” he told Milan Channel. “This has not been a good period of form for me, as physically I have not been at my best for a month. This week I was able to train a lot and it helped. “I am putting in so much effort to
be in great shape for Tuesday and to do what everyone expects of me. It will be a special game against Arsenal, as I can picture the packed out San Siro, like it was against Celtic last season.” The first leg of that tie also ended goalless and Kaka booked the Rossoneri’s passage into the quarter-finals with a goal in extra time. “At the end that proved to be an unforgettable night. I hope Tuesday is, too. Arsenal are strong, but in the crucial moments Milan never betray their fans.” |  |
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