Serie A - Ibrahimovic keen on Inter stay

Eurosport - Mon, 12 May 12:16:00 2008

Sweden forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has no intention of leaving Internazionale this summer despite reports linking him with Chelsea and Real Madrid.

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The Inter forward, rated at £20 million, has been a reported target of Real Madrid and Chelsea, but Ibrahimovic has insisted he intends to remain at the San Siro.

"I am happy at Inter and my future is with Inter," said Ibrahimovic. "I have no problems with coach Roberto Mancini."

The 26-year-old, who is under contract with the Nerazzurri until June 2010, is recovering from a knee complaint which has seen him sit out the past five league games.

Ibrahimovic's absence has hindered Inter's progress to a third consecutive Scudetto as they have seen their lead at the top cut to one point by Roma with one round of games remaining.

The Nerazzurri foward joined Inter in a 24.8 million euro (£19.6 million) transfer fee from Juventus two years ago and is currently Inter's top scorer with 15 league goals this campaign.

Mewanwhile, Milan have joined Serie A rivals Juventus in the race to sign highly-rated Palermo striker Carvalho Amauri.

Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini revealed the Rossoneri have contacted the Sicilian club about acquiring the Brazilian forward this summer.

"We were close to reaching an agreement with Juventus but now Milan have come forward, we will see," said Zamparini.

"I would see Amauri either wearing the Rossoneri or Bianconeri colours."

The 27-year-old Amauri is Palermo's top scorer this season with 15 league goals.

He is under contract with the Sicilian giants until June 2011 and is in the process of acquiring Italian citizenship.

TEAMtalk / Eurosport

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