Massimiliano Allegri "very happy" with Kaka signing

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has revealed his delight at the "experience and technique" Kaka will bring to his side.

The Brazilian returned to the San Siro on a two-year deal on transfer deadline day from Real Madrid, with Allegri confident that he will be an improvement on Kevin-Prince Boateng, who left for Schalke 04.

"I'm very happy with the arrival of Kaka," LegaSerieA.it quotes Allegri as saying. "[He has] extensive experience and technique.

"He has already has enthusiasm to succeed because of the great things he has already done at Milan.

"With the departure of Boateng we needed a player in the same role and the arrival of Kaka will greatly increase the quality and technique in that area."

Allegri has been in charge at Milan since 2010.