Scottish Mag 3 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Juventus have confirmed they have sold Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Internazionale. The Bianconeri have lost a host of players following their demotion to Serie B because of their involvement in the match-fixing scandal. The likes of Fabio Cannavaro, Lilian Thuram, Gianluca Zambrotta, Emerson and Patrick Vieira have all left the Turin giants and now Ibrahimovic has followed suit. The Swedish international never hid his desire to leave Juve, as he insisted he did not want to play in Serie B. Ibrahimovic angered Juventus officials recently by refusing to turn up for a pre-season friendly and Juve have decided to offload him. Inter have paid €24.8 million (£16.7 million) to secure the signature of the former Ajax forward. "Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been sold to Inter for a consideration of €24.8 million," read a club statement. "The economic effect, net of additional costs, is positive for about €15 million." Ibrahimovic is the second major striker to join Inter this week after the arrival of Hernan Crespo from Chelsea. The signing is sure to increase speculation over the futures of Obafemi Martins and Adriano. Martins has been linked with a host of English clubs, while reports emanating from Italy claim Manchester United are lining up a move for Brazilian star Adriano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 £16.7m! They were robbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 FFS, talk about top heavy ! How many strikers do Inter need ! Adriano Recoba Crespo Julio Cruz Martins and now Ibrahimovic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Martins or trezeguet for the toon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1328 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Martins must be on his way out now and this might actually bring his price down because everyone will know Inter will want to sell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo 24 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 To replace Martins I'd assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Bargain tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Martins looking all the more likely now... I'd imagine Adriano will go to Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 If i was Inter i would not get rid of the only striker i had with pace. I think their other striker Cruz would be on his way. Only seen him briefly at the world cup,could be a cheap option. Seems to be consistent: 2005 - 2006 31 15 Inter Milan 2004 - 2005 18 5 Inter Milan 2003 - 2004 21 7 Inter Milan 2002 - 2003 28 10 Bologna FC 2001 - 2002 33 10 Bologna FC 2000 - 2001 27 7 Bologna FC 1999 - 2000 30 15 Feyenoord 1998 - 1999 29 15 Feyenoord 1997 - 1998 27 14 Feyenoord 1996 - 1997 29 17 River Plate 1996 - 1997 1 0 Banfield 1995 - 1996 32 10 Banfield 1994 - 1995 26 6 Banfield 1993 - 1994 5 0 Banfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Martins looking all the more likely now... I'd imagine Adriano will go to Chelsea. 174297[/snapback] No chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieshandy 0 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Martins looking all the more likely now... I'd imagine Adriano will go to Chelsea. 174297[/snapback] No chance. 174329[/snapback] Talk is he's on his way to Man U, not sure if they've got the cash for that like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 If i was Inter i would not get rid of the only striker i had with pace. 174317[/snapback] Adriano isn't exactly no slouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 (edited) If i was Inter i would not get rid of the only striker i had with pace. 174317[/snapback] Adriano isn't exactly no slouch. 174336[/snapback] He was looking a bit fat at the world cup though. Thought he was more of a powerful centre forward type. Not saying that Crespo is slow either just thinik that martins would over them something different from the others were as Cruz, Zlat and Adriano might be to similiar. Edited August 10, 2006 by khay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 If i was Inter i would not get rid of the only striker i had with pace. 174317[/snapback] Adriano isn't exactly no slouch. 174336[/snapback] He was looking a bit fat at the world cup though. Thought he was more of a powerful centre forward type. Not saying that Crespo is slow either just thinik that martis would over them something different from the others were as Cruz, Zlat and Adriano might be to similiar. 174342[/snapback] True though that is, it's very hard to imagine Inter not playing two from Ibrahimovic, Crespo and Adriano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 If i was Inter i would not get rid of the only striker i had with pace. 174317[/snapback] Adriano isn't exactly no slouch. 174336[/snapback] He was looking a bit fat at the world cup though. Thought he was more of a powerful centre forward type. Not saying that Crespo is slow either just thinik that martis would over them something different from the others were as Cruz, Zlat and Adriano might be to similiar. 174342[/snapback] True though that is, it's very hard to imagine Inter not playing two from Ibrahimovic, Crespo and Adriano. 174344[/snapback] I agree, but i think they might be more willing to let Cruz go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 If i was Inter i would not get rid of the only striker i had with pace. 174317[/snapback] Adriano isn't exactly no slouch. 174336[/snapback] He was looking a bit fat at the world cup though. Thought he was more of a powerful centre forward type. Not saying that Crespo is slow either just thinik that martis would over them something different from the others were as Cruz, Zlat and Adriano might be to similiar. 174342[/snapback] True though that is, it's very hard to imagine Inter not playing two from Ibrahimovic, Crespo and Adriano. 174344[/snapback] I agree, but i think they might be more willing to let Cruz go. 174348[/snapback] That's true, too, but Martins has agitated for a move and Cruz is probably happy not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 (edited) Cruz was pretty rotten in the World Cup, and hasn't looked top notch for around 3 seasons. Getting on a bit as well now. Must be better strikers out there than that. In other news, Man City have done well in picking up Trabelsi on a free. ditto Pompey with Campbell. Sorry if I'm a bit behind with the news, in Vietnam on hols, so just get bits a pieces coming through Edited August 10, 2006 by Barney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigsaw's Juggernaut 0 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Anyone will do as long as they can score a goal that is not a bloody header!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Very strong rumour that Man United have bid for Adriano, but Inter have turned it down. Can't see them letting him leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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