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Gourcuff faces Milan decision
Thursday 21 May, 2009

Yoann Gourcuff will decide whether to return to Milan or not on the basis of who the club's trainer is next season, according to the Italian Press.

The über-talented 22-year-old is currently on loan at Bordeaux, where he has not only established himself as a France international, but as a world-class player, too.

Gourcuff has inspired the French outfit to the top of Ligue 1 with nine man of the match performances and seven crucial goals.

Bordeaux have an option to buy Gourcuff for a prearranged fee of £15m on May 31, but he is considering the pros and cons of returning to Italy.

Gourcuff had a difficult relationship with Milan Coach Carlo Ancelotti and is reportedly reluctant to move back as long as he is on the bench.

The former Rennes youngster made just 15 Serie A appearances in his last season with Milan, most of which came as a substitute.

Milan's directors are said to be very pleased with Gourcuff's success in France and would welcome his return.

He remains a back up, though, and would only enter into Ancelotti's plans if Kaka were sold this summer.


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