Inter‘s president Massimo Moratti has confirmed that Inter are in talks to sell Maicon to Real Madrid but has warned the Spanish side that Maicon will not be sold on the cheap.
Speaking to Corriere dello Sport, Moratti said:
“We do not want to sell Maicon because he is an excellent player. Do they expect a discount in Madrid? The Brazilian has been requested, but everyone has their own evaluation that they feel is right. I consider the player to be indispensable for us to aim high. People from Madrid have made contact, but we are calm and Maicon is too.”
Moratti also squashed rumors of an exchange deal for Maicon saying: “I don’t think there will be any exchange deals,” he said.
That right price is about €40million.
Speaking of €40million, Moratti also touched on the subject of Mario Balotelli being sold, with Premier League side Arsenal reported to have the most interest in the budding star:
“Bring me €40million and Balotelli may go,” said Moratti.
If Moratti can get €80million for both Balotelli and Maicon this summer, that would be a tremendous deal. Those funds could be reinvested in a team that was pretty good last year and maybe needs just a couple of new faces to keep things fresh.
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