Kaladze signs on at San Siro
Monday, September 4, 2006
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Georgia defender Kakha Kaladze has handed AC Milan a boost before the start of the UEFA Champions League by committing himself to the club until 2011.
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Georgia defender Kakha Kaladze has handed AC Milan a boost before the start of the UEFA Champions League group stage by committing to the Rossoneri until 2011.
'Very happy'
Despite having been linked with a move away from San Siro, the 28-year-old was in fine form during the 2005/06 campaign especially when reverting to his original centre-back role. He finished with 28 league appearances and played eleven times in the UEFA Champions League. "I was very close to leaving and my life could have changed completely," he said. "However, I am very happy here now and am ready to give my best for Milan."
High hopes
Kaladze was forced to miss both legs of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie against FK Crvena Zvezda due to a leg injury, but hopes to be back to face AEK Athens FC on Matchday 1 on 13 September. "I am very close to returning to action," he said. "I just have to get in the best possible shape for a long, hard season." The other two sides in Group H are RSC Anderlecht and LOSC Lille Métropole.
