Maicon to decide future shortly after World Cup

Brazil and Inter Milan's fullback Maicon was one of the most prominent players of this first half of 2010.  Having won 3 trophies in a year with the club, strong rumors point his future toward Real Madrid, especially now that former Inter coach Mourinho has joined the club.  Manchester City is also interested, and is willing to open up the bank for the player.

He'll more than likely join Madrid.  Not only will Man City have to pay a lot to compensate their lack of a winning culture and any worldwide expression whatsoever, living in dull and cold Manchester must be a real pain in the a** too.  All bets are on Madrid.