Stam chasing silverware, not gold

Holland defender Jaap Stam insists it was medals and not money that convinced him to leave Lazio for AC Milan.

Tue, 18 May, 2004 - 12:50

Holland defender Jaap Stam insists it was medals and not money that convinced him to leave Lazio for AC Milan.

The 31-year-old former Manchester United star rejected offers from Inter Milan and Juventus before penning a deal with the Italian champions for the next two seasons.

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