Ibrahimovic joins Inter
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Juventus sell Ibrahimovic to Inter Milan
MILAN, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the latest big name to desert Juventus when he moved to Italian rivals Inter Milan for 24.8 million euros ($31.95 million) on Thursday.
The Sweden striker signed a four year contract, Inter said on their Web site after completing the most expensive incoming deal in Italy of the close-season.
Juventus have sold several leading players after being demoted to Serie B last month for their role in Italian soccer's match-fixing scandal.
Ibrahimovic follows Patrick Vieira from Juve to Inter after the France midfielder moved last week - a few days after coach Didier Deschamps said no more players would be leaving.
The disgraced former champions had already sold Italy's World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro, Brazilian midfielder Emerson, and defenders Gianluca Zambrotta and Lilian Thuram.
Bought by coach Fabio Capello in 2004, Ibrahimovic gallantly filled the shoes of the injured David Trezeguet and went on to steer Juve to the Serie A title as the club's top scorer.
Last season, however, looking slow and uninspired, the Bosnian-born player managed only a handful of goals in Serie A and was similarly uninspired for Sweden in the World Cup.
Juventus shares plunged in early trade and were briefly suspended limit down. The stock was trading down four percent at 1.86 euros at 0925 GMT, the third-worst performer on Italy's stock exchange. -
wtf... paying so much $$$ for an unprofessional n dirty player who din even perform well at the WC.. stupid! i guess tis signal tat martins is on his way to epl liao...
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buy ibrahimovic will probably pave the way for one striker to leave inter...Originally posted by monoslayer:wtf... paying so much $$$ for an unprofessional n dirty player who din even perform well at the WC.. stupid! i guess tis signal tat martins is on his way to epl liao... -
martins for newcastle! yeah!Originally posted by R3SsH|n:buy ibrahimovic will probably pave the way for one striker to leave inter...
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wah adriano,martins,crespo, and now ibrahimovic..
pace,power,finishing ability all also got.
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may i add in "unprofessionalism."Originally posted by stellazio:wah adriano,martins,crespo, and now ibrahimovic..
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ADRIANO LEITE RIBEIRO
CRESPO HERNAN JORGE
CRUZ JULIO RICARDO
IBRAHIMOVIC ZLATAN
MARTINS OBAFEMI
RECOBA ALVARO
5 stikers...
all except cruz are quality players... -
wow.. i have totally forgotten abt recoba!Originally posted by R3SsH|n:ADRIANO LEITE RIBEIRO
CRESPO HERNAN JORGE
CRUZ JULIO RICARDO
IBRAHIMOVIC ZLATAN
MARTINS OBAFEMI
RECOBA ALVARO
5 stikers...
all except cruz are quality players... -
wasted talent...he has one wicked left foot...Originally posted by monoslayer:wow.. i have totally forgotten abt recoba! -
hmm recoba has lost his form throughout the years, but i still like to think that his best position is in the attacking midfielder's position plus he can play on the left too..
yea its about time cruz go.. -
dead-ball specialist!Originally posted by R3SsH|n:wasted talent...he has one wicked left foot... -
recoba shld play on the left wing
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Recoba has low stamina......how come he dun train up his stamina
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tis guy is a monster... can take physical play...Originally posted by monoslayer:martins for newcastle! yeah! -
Wah... with so many new players Inter looks like the italian super team now.
But i notice quite a number of old players in their team. -
Inter Milan has lots of Argentinian players.
Their captian, Javier Zanetti, Defenders Samuel & Burdisso, Midfielders Solari & Cambiasso and striker Crespo.
Cheers.
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Confirm or not?Originally posted by monoslayer:martins for newcastle! yeah! 
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When Crespo joined the Inter ranks, there was news that Martins decided that he'll probably spend more time warming the bench... with Ibrahimovic... more or less confirm his decision.
It a awful lot of $$ for Ibrahimovic although he is still a quality player with excellent technique for his size. Very inconsistent but if he hits gd form, he scores spectacular goals.