Milan close on Kompany

By Brenz
July 26 2005

Belgian super talent Vincent Kompany will play for AC Milan next season according to reports in Belgium. The Italian giants are desperate to rejuvenate their back line with veterans like Paolo Maldini (37), Cafu (35), Jaap Stam (33) and Alessandro Costacurta (39) around. Kompany attracted interest from all over Europea during last seasons campaign in which he was named Belgian footballer of the year.

Manchester United and Internationale have been trailing the 19-year old for a couple of years. Inter tried to sign Kompany last season but the young Belgian renewed his contract with Anderlecht till 2010.

Belgium paper "België Voetbal" revealed that Milan are close to agreeing a deal for Kompany. AC Milan are planning to add Kompany at the end of coming season to their team.

Vincent Kompany let already know that he would jump at the chance to play in Italy for such a big club.

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