We waited until the last minute for Milan to make an offer for a renewal, but it never arrived. At that point my agent arrived and told me that there was an offer from Barcelona and that Juventus was also interested.
It's a magical feeling. I can imagine with the fans it'll be a crazy atmosphere. First, I saw the fans at the airport saying 'Go, Corinthians! Go, Corinthians!' There's a lot of passion from the fans, which is amazing to see. The facilities are amazing. The lads welcomed me with open arms, the coach, the CEO have been really good to me.
It's worth remembering that negotiations stalled when the president of the Brazilian club decided not to sign the teenager after pressure from the coach and the fans. He then asked the Rossoneri to increase their bid, so as to minimise the backlash.
They were dubbed "The Billion Generation." A group of attacking talent, and three youngsters in particular, who came up through the ranks at Palmeiras in Brazil and were destined for great things. But where? The terminology is important. This group of players -- Endrick, Luis Guilherme and Estêvão -- was not named after the senior titles they were going to win for the São Paulo-based club. It was assumed that they would not linger long enough to bring in much silverware.
Everybody can see the potential in the club and it's no surprise to me that there's as much interest as there is," Cowley told BBC Essex. "Robbie has said that his focus is to make his last decision for this football club his best decision. I know the club means an awful lot to him as a person and it's not just about the finances for Robbie, it's about finding the right people to be able to carry on the legacy he's created.
The report has described Allan as a complete midfielder. It is no secret that Liverpool need more quality in the middle of the park, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for them. He will add creativity and physicality in the middle of the park. Liverpool scouts believe that Allan could be the perfect fit for the high-pressure football in England.