AC Milan made a last-ditch bid to land Roberto Carlos before he announced his move to Fenerbahce yesterday, it has been revealed.

Marca says Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani contacted the Real Madrid wing-back this week to make him an offer to return to Italy at the end of this season.

The Brazilian thanked Galliani for his approach, but insisted he couldn't break his promise to Zico, the Fenerbahce coach.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon and coach Fabio Capello also tried to convince Roberto Carlos to change his mind over the last fortnight, but without success.