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Paris Saint-Germain do not need Ronaldo, says Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti says Paris Saint-Germain do not need Cristiano Ronaldo and will not be making a move for the Real Madrid player.

The Italian stated it is not difficult to manage top-class players such as the Portugal international and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but insists he is not looking to pair the two together.

“Can Zlatan and Ronaldo can play together? All quality players can play together. You know, it’s not hard to manage a guy like Ibrahimovic. Ronaldo is a fantastic player, but today, I do not think of him,” he told RMC.

Following the departures of forwards Nene and Guillaume Hoarau, there has been speculation les Parisiens will look to bolster their attack with big-money signings.

However, the former Chelsea coach believes he does not need to make any additions to his team in the transfer window and made it clear no deals will be done.

“Nenê and Hoarau are gone, they won’t be replaced because the team is good. We don’t have to buy. The transfer window is closed for us,” he added.

The 53-year-old also added his belief that PSG are on course to lift the Ligue 1 title, providing he guides his side in the correct manner, but stated the difficulty of doing the same thing in the Champions League.

“We have to be champions. We clearly have the qualities to win. It all depends on the coach. If the manager does his job, then PSG is going to win. If we do not win it? Yes, it will clearly be a failure. The Champions league is harder.”

Valdes tells Barcelona he will not renew his contract

Victor Valdes has informed Barcelona he will not renew his contract at the club which expires in 2014, according to the goalkeeper’s representatives.

Camp Nou chiefs held talks with agents of the Spain international on Thursday and the Catalunya club had hoped to persuade the shot-stopper to stay if reports are to be believed.

However, it looks as though the 31-year-old will leave the club he has spent the majority of his career at having come through the youth system.

“Victor Valdes agents have told Barcelona in the meeting held this afternoon of the irrevocable decision from the player not to renew his contract, thus avoiding discussing future wage issues,” his representatives told Spanish news agency EFE.

The goalkeeper’s contract expires on June 30, 2014, and Valdes had expressed earlier in January that he is open to trying “other cultures”, hinting at a move away from La Liga.

Kaka return to AC Milan will be difficult, says Galliani

Adriano Galliani believes it will be “very difficult” for AC Milan to secure the return of Kaka.

The 68-year-old has confirmed the club are in talks with Real Madrid about a possible loan deal for the former Rossoneri hero, but is maintaining a cautious approach to negotiations.

“Will it be possible to sign Kaka? It will be difficult, very difficult. How hard will I try? We’ll see…,” he CEO told Sky Sport Italia.

The Brazil international spent six years in Italy before making the switch to the Spanish capital in 2009.

But he has struggled to replicate the form he enjoyed at San Siro in Spain and recently hinted he would be willing to take a pay cut to make the move happen, much to the delight of Galliani.

“It’s true, I was very, very pleased with Kaka’s words. There is contact with Real Madrid, but at the moment I haven’t got any news for you,” he added.

The CEO then played down renewed speculation about a move for Mario Balotelli, following the appearance of his agent, Mino Raiola, at the club’s offices.

“[It is] a normal thing that agents come by to visit.”

Thiago Alcantara: I will not follow Guardiola

Thiago Alcantara – Barcelona

Barcelona’s Thiago Alcantara insists he will not be following his former coach Pep Guardiola to Bayern Munich.

The Bavarians announced the recruitment of the ex-Camp Nou boss on Wednesday, with the 41-year-old set to replace Jupp Heynckes at the end of the season, leading to rumours of potential new additions to his playing squad.

“I am here in Barçelona, playing for the best club in the world, and I am not raising something like this,” Alcantara told reporters at a press conference.

Guardiola left the Catalans at the end of last season and embarked on a self-imposed 12-month sabbatical from the game and the midfielder admits he is glad to see him make his return.

“It is really good news that Pep Guardiola has come back to football,” he continued.

“He made history at this club and he gave too many things to football. Now, he can do the best for Bayern.”

And after coming through the ranks of La Masia along with a host of other young prospects, the 21-year-old expects Guardiola to opt for a similar policy of nurturing youth at the Allianz Arena.

“He will focus on young players and, although each club has its own style, they can do it, because Bayern has many very skilled players.”

Silvestre eager to ditch Inter for Napoli, says agent

Inter loanee Matias Silvestre is eager to move to Napoli in the January transfer window, according to his agent.

The defender joined the Nerazzurri on loan from Palermo during the summer but has struggled to secure a regular starting berth at San Siro.

Silvestre’s representative Eugenio Ascari has revealed that other Serie A sides have been rejected, as the former Boca Juniors starlet is desperate to play his football at San Paolo.

“He has refused moves to Genoa and Atalanta,” Eugenio Ascari told Radio Crc.

“His ambition is to play for Napoli, which is why he refused the two teams just mentioned.”

The Partenopei are second in Serie A having seen their points deduction over a match-fixing scandal erased, while Inter sit fourth – four points behind the Naples club and seven adrift of leaders Juventus.