Milan’s blitz successful – buys half of Saponara

AC Milan seem to have been successful in their blitz for the talented youngster Ricardo Saponara, Gianluca Di Marzio of Italian Sky reports. The rossoneri have snatched 50% of the rights to the player right under the watchful eyes of crosstown rivals Inter and reigning Italian champions Juventus by paying Empoli 4 million €. The other 50% is owned by Serie A outfit Parma but the player will stay in Tuscany and play with Empoli until the end of the season.