Grazie di tutto, Kaká.

When we heard the news that Kaká was coming back to Milan, we couldn't believe that one of our all-time favorite players was returning home where he should be, in the red and black jersey. The moment he stepped onto the pitch, flashbacks filled our heads, flashbacks from when he patrolled the midfield with such poise and grace. Although it wasn't the greatest of seasons for Milan this year (Milanisti would agree), there were bright spots. We got to see a legend grace the pitch one more time. Kaká scored his 100th goal in his Milan career on January 7th, 2014 vs Atalanta. He would later on finish the match with a brace.

  As we watched the matches on TV at home or with other fellow Milanisti at Legends (Bar in New York City), we couldn't help but notice exactly how many Kaká #22 jerseys there were. It was truly amazing. That showed the love and respect that we as Milan fans have for Kaká.

   I'm sure we have all heard by now that Kaká has agreed to a move to Orlando City SC and will be loaned out to São Paulo FC in Brazil, where it all started. Upon his arrival in Orlando, Florida, the airport was flooded with fans in support of Kaká. It was absolutely astounding to see how much love and support he has, especially in the United States where soccer is not nearly as popular as it is abroad.

We truly are happy for Kaká to go back to Brazil where his soccer career began so that São Paulo fans can get one more chance to see him and his brilliance. We are also very excited for the Orlando City fans because they can see what a great player and class act Kaká truly is.

In closing, Kaká is starting a new chapter in his career with Orlando City after his loan spell with São Paulo comes to an end. São Paulo supporters get to enjoy Kaká and say "our boy is returning home." Orlando City fans see Kaká as "We get to see a legend play in the United States." However, for the Milanisti, we see Kaká as the model soccer player that kids look up to. Not only on the pitch, but off. He will always be remembered in our hearts as the man who wore the number #22 on his back and more importantly, the Milan crest on the front.

Good luck Kaká on the rest of your career. We love you...


Grazie di tutto, Kaká.