Oguchi Onyewu has signed with Italian giants AC Milan.

Recent speculation had the defender linked to scores of clubs, from Turkish power Fenerbahce to Premier League sides to most recently and most shockingly, Real Madrid. Turns out that all of those rumors were wrong, and the American is now a member of the Rossoneri.

I think we're probably all a bit shocked at this sudden turn of events; AC Milan had not been in the list of rumored clubs to this point (see my recent post), so there was little warning that Onyewu would end up with Milan.

On the surface, it appears to be a good move for both sides. Onyewu moves from the middling Belgian league to one of the world's most recognized competitions, Serie A, and does so with a club that will compete for the title year-in and year-out. Milan gets a big, strong, and improving central defender on a free transfer.

Any thoughts on his move? As surprised as I am, or did you see something like this coming?