Mark Hughes opinion of the Kaká situation

By: j | January 22nd, 2009

While the events surrounding the unwinding of Kaká situation keep been derailed in the media as certain parties try to “spin” what really happened with a player and AC Milan into moral decision, the truth of the matter was that it was purely a business move that was derailed by those with a hidden agenda. This should not be a surprise given the underlying related businesses involved particularly as the groundswell of his next move is being orchestrated, although there still are no comments of his astonishingly low sponsorship revenue.

However turning away from the business aspects of the deal, Mark Hughes commented of the matter as well as new acquisitions Nigel de Jong and Craig Bellamy:

“There’s are a lot of negativity around what we do – or so it seems. I think that people have lost sight of what we were trying to do, which was to bring one of the best players in the world to Manchester City. We should be given a little bit of credit for that.

“We were not able to conclude the deal, but we got very, very close. There were a lot of things to be worked through and it was always going to be a long process, but it fell down and there was always a danger of that. From a footballing point of view, it would have been ideal to work with a player of that quality but it is not going to happen and we move on.

“The Kaka situation was one we had to move for. When you have the opportunity to go for one of the best players in the world, timing issues go out of the window. When you get the indication that a player of that quality could be available, you have to move quickly.

“We will use the negativity that has been used by others as a strength. We will build slowly, build correctly and make sure we are stronger in the future.

“We have a plan with what we want to do, and I am delighted with the signings we have made. Craig will open up space behind defences with his blistering pace, Nigel is a really strong individual with character and a good approach. Those are the kind of players we will continue to bring in and those kind of players who will make us strong.”