Kaka has signed a new deal with AC Milan keeping him in the Rossoneri colours until 2013.

While his previous contract would have lasted until 2011, the fact that the Ballon d’Or winner is willing to add another two years to his commitment will be a relief to a side struggling to qualify for the Champions League.

“Ricky has repeatedly declared that he wants to become a symbol of this side,” vice-president Adriano Galliani wrote on the club website. He already is that and also the best player in the world and now he has decided to tie himself to the Diavolo. This contract is for the rest of his career and I hope that if he is still playing in 2013 that we will be able to get him to sign another one. This is good news for all Milan fans.”