Zambrotta Set To Move To Milan In January - Report

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According to TV show 8TV's programme Força Barça, Gianluca Zambrotta will leave Barcelona in the upcoming transfer window in order to move back to Italy


Zambrotta's marriage to the Blaugrana is coming to an end, according to Catalan television station 8TV, with only the detail of when he will be allowed to leave being the main problem.

However, according to the latest reports from Spain, the Italian wing-back will leave the Catalan giants in January to join AC Milan.

Apparently, the main reason behind his departure from Spain is that he has family problems and therefore he wants to return to Italy as soon as possible.

Barcelona are set to allow the player to leave due to his strong desire to go back to the peninsula, as Zambrotta is himself negotiating the deal which will free him from his current contract.

Nine days ago, Zambrotta's agent insisted that no move to Milan was forhthcoming, but these revelations throw that statement into doubt.

Should it take place, though, this will be an important transfer for the Rossoneri who can therefore count on another World Cup winner in their bid to climb back up the standings in Serie A

However, Zambrotta will not be available for the Champions League games since he has already played in the competition for Barcelona this season.

For Barcelona, the search for a new right-back may begin, although Carles Puyol has lately deputised there to good effect.