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Kaka set to complete AC Milan switch Posted: Sunday August 17, 2003 11:07 AMMILAN, Italy (Reuters) -- Brazil midfielder Kaka will complete his move to European champions AC Milan early next week after arriving in the Italian city at the weekend. Kaka, who will join Milan from Brazilian club Sao Paolo, will undergo a medical on Monday and is expected to sign a five-year contract with the Italians. The attacking midfielder, who has cost Milan $8.2 million according to Italian media reports, will attend Milan's friendly with Juventus later on Sunday after flying into Italy on Saturday. Milan were not immediately available for comment, but Kaka told the daily Gazzetta dello Sport: "I'm very happy to be here and I hope to go down in the history of Milan." Kaka joins a large Brazilian contingent at Milan including World Cup captain Cafu, former Barcelona star Rivaldo, defender Roque Junior, winger Serginho and goalkeeper Dida. "This is a great club, they are great champions and I'm happy to get to play with them. For me, coming here has been a dream come true," he said. Gazzetta reported that the transfer includes a sell-on clause which would lead to Sao Paulo picking up 15 percent of any fee should Kaka be sold before 2006. Kaka was part of the Brazil squad which won the World Cup last year but made only a brief appearance against Costa Rica. He is a key member of the under-23 side who will feature in next year's Olympic Games and a tall and powerful presence in midfield. Kaka is rated as one of the brightest young players in Brazil and has been closely monitored by many European clubs. After the arrival of Cafu from AS Roma, Kaka will become Milan's second major signing since winning the Champions League in May with a victory on penalties over fellow Italians Juventus. The Serie A league season begins on August 31.
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