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| Silva wants more Brazilians |
Thursday 23 April, 2009 |
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Milan defender Thiago Silva has recommended the club to sign another Brazilian, his great friend Joao Miranda.
The Rossoneri already have six Brazilians in their squad, but Silva believes there is room for more at Milanello.
“Miranda is a great friend of mine, we see each other on international duty,” Silva told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“If he were to arrive here I would be really happy. I have spoken with Miranda and I told him that everything is good at Milan.
“In the last two seasons we were the best two defenders in the Brazilian League,” Silva explained. “One year he was voted first and I second and the next year vice versa. We would be a great together.”
Miranda, like Silva, is 24 and now plays for Sao Paulo after short spells at Coritiba and French outfit Sochaux.
Silva is yet to play a competitive game for Milan, as the Rossoneri are only allowed to register two non-EU players every year.
The former Fluminense star featured in Milan's 5-2 victory over a Hungarian selection last night and has already earned the respect of his peers.
“I am very happy and satisfied. Training is complicated when you're not playing,” Silva admitted. “But everyone follows me here, they all help me and have put me in a position to work well.
“I am already tied to my teammates, in particular Clarence Seedorf and Philippe Senderos, as well as the Brazilians.
“I am happy that the captain, who studies my training, respects me. Also Carlo Ancelotti gives me a lot of advice and these last few months have been really useful even if I haven't played.”
Silva later revealed that he would be wearing the No 33 shirt next season in homage to Paolo Maldini, who retires this summer along with his No 3 shirt.
“I like the No 3, but it will be retired once Maldini says goodbye and so I will put it along side another 3,” Silva explained. “The No 5 is also available but I don't like that number.”
When asked to describe himself as a player, Silva replied. “I play calmly and have good technique that has matured a lot since I was a child.
“In the early stages of my career I played as a 'volante' [a position in front of the defence] and from that period the need to impose myself on the game has stayed with me. I also head the ball well.”
Silva joined Milan in December for £10m, rejecting offers from Chelsea, Villarreal, Man City and Inter.
When asked why he chose Milan over Inter, Silva replied: “Because of the project and desire to build a winning team.
“I also came here for the other Brazilians. Leanardo was very important in the deal and my family also helped me choose.”
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