Sheva's appeal to fans

Andriy Shevchenko has released an open letter to his fans on his official website asking them to understand and accept his decision of leaving Milan. Here's the full draft of it:

"Yesterday was a truly difficult day for me and I thought long and hard before coming to this decision. Mine was a troubled choice, but I feel the time has come to think about the future of my family and my children, who are the most important things in my life.

A few days ago, I explained my reasons to Silvio Berlusconi, who is a very special person for me, as he is the Godfather to my son. He listened and understood. ‘Do what is best for you,’ he told me. For this, and for all the things he has done for me and my family, I will be eternally grateful. I also thank the club and Adriano Galliani, who did everything possible, and more, to keep me here.

Above all, I want to speak to the fans and ask them to accept my choice. I have read your messages this week and many of them brought a tear to my eye. I also understand your anger and disappointment, but I request that you accept my decision as a man. What you have given me over these years has been unique and you always made me feel at home. You have a piece of my heart and will be there always. Andriy."

Well, iam sure his PR secretary would've added that tinge of sentiment in it. I don't know how you feel after reading this, but it doesn't make a blind bit of difference to me. His exploits for Milan I shall always cherish, but this was the man who said he wanted to end his career at Milan a la Maldini, Baresi and Van Basten before jumping ship just a week later. What transpired between those two press meets, i don't know, but the fellow sure as hell doesn't convince me.