Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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Inter Milan's Sweden international striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has claimed Premier League big guns Chelsea want to sign him.

Ibrahimovic, whose Inter coach Jose Mourinho used to be in charge at Stamford Bridge, has revealed that money will not be the main motivating factor in any move after being linked with a £60million switch to the Barclays Premier League.

Ibrahimovic said: "I am fully aware that Chelsea want to sign me and, of course, it is very flattering. They are one of the biggest teams in Europe and the Premier League is one of the best leagues in the world.

He told the News of the World: "Money is not the most important thing. I will base my decision on what's good for me, what suits me.

"It is about asking: will I still be able to be special in the league that I am going to, to the team that I am going to?

"Are my qualities right for the Premier League or not?"
 
Nice to see he is firmly nailing his colours to the Inter mast there. Sounds like he might be open to any approaches, which will no doubt have City sniffing around as they seem intent on signing every striker who is even remotely available. Don't think we will be in for him though, not unless his price drops by about 20mil
 
Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber said:
Why not? He'd be worth every cent.
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He has so much skill, its ridiculous but its so frustrating seeing him do next to nothing when it matters the most. He's arrogant and with good reason but its about time he did it when it counts. I don't think Roman is as lavish as he was once.
 
Devil_forever said:
He has so much skill, its ridiculous but its so frustrating seeing him do next to nothing when it matters the most. He's arrogant and with good reason but its about time he did it when it counts. I don't think Roman is as lavish as he was once.
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He does it when it counts in the Serie A. Every single time. I don't see why that would be different in the EPL.
 
Devil_forever said:
He has so much skill, its ridiculous but its so frustrating seeing him do next to nothing when it matters the most. He's arrogant and with good reason but its about time he did it when it counts. I don't think Roman is as lavish as he was once.
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I do agree with the last point. Over the last two seasons or so Chelsea have stopped being the money-spenders that they were when Roman took over, and have effectively become just another of the big clubs with a relatively normal spending pattern.

But for Zlatan, I think if he gets the right stage he will perform when it counts. He's been somewhat unfortunate in that it's been the last two seasons that he seems to have grown up a bit and perhaps ready to show what he can do at the highest level. But he's been in a team who, while perhaps being the best of the rest, has been significantly behind the big five in europe. He did cause us some trouble, especially in the second leg, but there is only so much one player can do by himself (as Ronaldo showed in the final).

I've got a truly horrible feeling that Chelsea, more than any other team in the world, would give him that stage to step up (somewhat similar to what Cantona did with us). I'd have no worries if he joined Liverpool or Real. Probably not Arsenal either. If he joined ourselves or Barca I reckon he'd do bloody well, but wouldn't quite be the perfect fit in terms of style. But Chelsea with the combination of the way they play and the belief and mentality that is still left over from Mourinho...I just see him being perfect for them and driving them to glory. :nervous:

Of course, it could just be the voices in my head... :p
 
Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber said:
He does it when it counts in the Serie A. Every single time. I don't see why that would be different in the EPL.
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I agree with you there. All players are failures at the big time until they arent. Not to long ago Ronaldo didnt even have a Champions League goal, the next year he was the CL leading scorer. Ibra would be a great signing for Chelsea, to say otherwise is idiotic.
 
Drifter said:
He told the News of the World: "Money is not the most important thing. I will base my decision on what's good for me, what suits me.[/B]

"It is about asking: will I still be able to be special in the league that I am going to, to the team that I am going to?

"Are my qualities right for the Premier League or not?"
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He's basically scared he'll flop in the league and his pansy quailties won't be suitable.
 
Drifter said:
"It is about asking: will I still be able to be special in the league that I am going to, to the team that I am going to?

"Are my qualities right for the Premier League or not?"
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The question ought to be: "Will this move help me develop as a player?"
 
He might flop in the Prem. I think once he adjusted to the pace he'd be a massive hit because believe it or not there isn't a player in the prem with the same ability as him.

He has the physical qualities to be a success but the pace of the game might take some time to adjust to. BUt unlike Shevchenko he is still young and in top physical condition so i think he would really prove to be a fantastic signing.
 
Thats all well and good. Bottom line is does he have the balls to leave his settled life at Italy where he scores goals for fun, and come to England.
 
That's a very good deal for Internazionale, almost too good to be true
 
Didnt they report they had a deal last time and then nothing happened?

Probably what Inter are asking for rather than what they've been offered.
 
Alex said:
That's a very good deal for Internazionale, almost too good to be true
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I don't think they'll take the 5th scudetto if it happens. He's their main player, and they dont' have a lot of good ones to make up the gap in creativity up top.
 
That's insane. Nearly 60m for Zlatan. Although I think he'll be fantastic for Barca.
 
It would cap a sensational summer transfers for La Liga. Terrific player.
 
So no David Villa for Barcelona then. That is madrid and now Barca who have gone to other targets after wanting to sign him.
 
FranklyVulgar said:
As great as Ibrahimovic has been for Inter i think this could be a good move for everyone. It will allow inter to use the money to bring in some more creativity and also i think Eto'o and Hleb will do very well in Serie A.

Henry, Ibrahimovic, Messi

should be worth a watch.
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You think Zlatan would be suited to the one-touch football Barcelona play? I always thought he was best playing as part of a 2 man set up. It can work out to be fantastic because world class players adapt to the circumstances or Barcelona's majestic play could be stifled.

Also Zlatan seems to be a very individualist player whilst contrary to popular belief Eto'o was not and always racked up plenty off assists and was constantly involved in the build up play to goals. Barcelona need Messi to be the center of attention which may be hard with Zlatan in the team and also the fluid movement may be stifled a bit.

I wonder if the deal is going to be better for Inter than it will be for Barca although Inter does not have the same creative players to supply Eto'o with the balls however Eto's pace would frighten any defender in Seria A.
 
Boss said:
You think Zlatan would be suited to the one-touch football Barcelona play? I always thought he was best playing as part of a 2 man set up. It can work out to be fantastic because world class players adapt to the circumstances or Barcelona's majestic play could be stifled.

Also Zlatan seems to be a very individualist player whilst contrary to popular belief Eto'o was not and always racked up plenty off assists and was constantly involved in the build up play to goals. Barcelona need Messi to be the center of attention which may be hard with Zlatan in the team and also the fluid movement may be stifled a bit.

I wonder if the deal is going to be better for Inter than it will be for Barca although Inter does not have the same creative players to supply Eto'o with the balls however Eto's pace would frighten any defender in Seria A.
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I think when you're as good as him, you can adapt to most styles of play.
I know it's not something which is due to happen all the time but like Henry was the main man at Arsenal and then adapted so well at Barca, it could be the case for Zlatan too
 
kouroux said:
I think when you're as good as him, you can adapt to most styles of play.
I know it's not something which is due to happen all the time but like Henry was the main man at Arsenal and then adapted so well at Barca, it could be the case for Zlatan too
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True but the style of football Arsenal and Barca play were very similar. They play all the one touch passing etc which I think is vastly different from the very mundane football Inter play. Who knows though, world class players should be able to adapt anywhere they go
 
You have a point concerning the style of play, Henry's biggest problem was playing in an entirely different system and position and that was my initial point.
 
Boss said:
You think Zlatan would be suited to the one-touch football Barcelona play? I always thought he was best playing as part of a 2 man set up. It can work out to be fantastic because world class players adapt to the circumstances or Barcelona's majestic play could be stifled.

Also Zlatan seems to be a very individualist player whilst contrary to popular belief Eto'o was not and always racked up plenty off assists and was constantly involved in the build up play to goals. Barcelona need Messi to be the center of attention which may be hard with Zlatan in the team and also the fluid movement may be stifled a bit.

I wonder if the deal is going to be better for Inter than it will be for Barca although Inter does not have the same creative players to supply Eto'o with the balls however Eto's pace would frighten any defender in Seria A.
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It's a fair point. Gheorghe Hagi, wonderful player that he was, never really adapted to the Barcelona style of play. He, too, was an individualist. Barca's only concern in signing Ibrahimovic however would be losing the ruthless, big-game temperament of Eto'o and replacing it with someone who is yet to truly deliver on that stage - key Serie A matches notwithstanding. I've always felt that Eto'o's pacey and direct style of play - shoot now, ask questions later - is a necessary complement to Barca's short passing game. Does Ibrahimovic have those same qualities?
 
United 4 Life said:
So no David Villa for Barcelona then. That is madrid and now Barca who have gone to other targets after wanting to sign him.
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"Laporta called me and I repeated to him that we are not willing to sell the footballer," Llorente told AS
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Not going anywhere anymore. Valencia changed presidents and this one seems more determined to keep Silva and Villa at the club. Before it came in it looked like they could both be leaving. Villa himself thought he was. But now it looks like all deals are off the table for this summer.
 
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