Dida eyes Brazil return

By Riccardo Burgalassi

MILAN goalkeeper Dida wants to leave the Giuseppe Meazza but is struggling to find a club who can afford his personal demands.

The Brazilian custodian has fallen behind Christian Abbiati in the goalkeeping ranks and wants a return to his homeland.

Corinithians are interested but vice-chairman Antonio Roque Citadini has admitted that Dida's wage demands are beyond their means.

"We like this goalkeeper. But his wage is too expensive for us," said Citadini.

A possible season-long loan deal has been put forward by Cornithians if Dida is willing to take a pay cut.

Meanwhile, Milan defender Martin Laursen has revealed that he will be ready to return to first team action at the end of August.

"I hope to be ready to play in the Champions League qualifying rounds," said the Danish international.         

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