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| Ibra snubs Chelsea |
Thursday 14 May, 2009 |
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Inter striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has turned down the opportunity to join Chelsea, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
The 27-year-old Swedish striker is unhappy at Inter and no longer believes the club can help him realise his objectives.
Ibrahimovic's agent, Mino Raiola, is said to have quickly put an end to the speculation, giving Chelsea a straight 'no',
Raiola reportedly made a pact with Inter President Massimo Moratti not to make any deals until the end of the season.
Ibrahimovic is believed to be holding out for a move to Spanish giants Barcelona, who will contest the Champions League Final on May 27.
The former Ajax starlet apparently thinks of himself as the perfect replacement for Samuel Eto'o, who could leave the Nou Camp this summer.
Eto'o was on the transfer list at the end of last season and his contract only has a year left to run.
Ibrahimovic wants to see if Barcelona President Joan Laporta chooses to renew it or cash in on the player.
According to some reports, Ibrahimovic has already spoken to Barcelona and is willing to take a pay cut to move to Catalonia.
The Sweden international has enjoyed his finest season in Italy so far, scoring 21 Serie A goals in 32 appearances for Inter.
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