THE SAGA continues. Follow Rossoneriblog.com for live updates on the deal.
Negotiations over Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic continue today as AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani, Barcelona President Sandro Rosell and Ibra’s agent Mino Raiola all attending.
Milan failed to find an agreement over the former Inter man yesterday, but they are set to make a new offer and continue the talks, as money is the biggest trap in this deal.
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22:15: Agent Mino Raiola: “Ibra took 24 hours of time to decide what to do. The two clubs have clarified their position, and now it’s up to us to decide. It’s clear that if Ibra decided to leave, Milan are in pole position. We do not want to go on loan, and AC Milan have understood it.”
22:10: As revealed by TV3, there were members from Barcelona President Sandro Rosell to sell Zlatan Ibrahimovic on an outright basis. It appears that Rosell was ready to loan the Sweden, but was imposed not to.
21:24: It now appears that French side Olympique Lyonnais are set to make an offer for AC Milan midfielder Mathieu Flamini, who will leave the club this summer. The offer is said to be around €10-15 million. This money could be rake in for fresh negotiations over Ibra.
19:55: AC Milan will pay FC Barcelona €40 million in three installments of 15, 15 and 10. The Sweden will earn €8 million (€12 million with bonuses) per-year. Meanwhile, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who earns €3.5m wages will leave the club for Schalke, appears to be for €13 million (Milan still want more) and also Mathieu Flamini (earn €5.5m per year) will say goodbye with Premier League clubs interested in his services. Ibra will get a contract until 2014.
19:26: Ibrahimovic did not appear for Barcelona’s training, and this confirming he’s in advanced negotiations with the Rossoneri.
19:10: According to Sky Sport 24, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has asked for 24 hours to make a decision on whether he moves to Milan or stays at Barcelona.
17:16: It now appears that Ibra would agree to take a 20-25% cut in his wages in order to join the Black & Red outfit.
16:29: Galliani: “The negotiations continue. We will meet with Ibrahimovic again in the evening after the training of Barcelona that starts at 19:00.”
16:22: Klaas-Jan Huntelaar spoke on the phone with Schalke coach Felix Magath, who outlines the club’s ambitions for this season. The Dutchman takes some time to think about it.
16:09: Galliani hopes to conclude the deal by tomorrow evening, as he wants to present Ibrahimovic in Milan’s first league games on Sunday against Leece.
16:07: The local media claims Milan and Barcelona have agreed on €30 million that will be paid in three tranches.
15:45: The meeting between Galliani, Raiola and Ibrahimovic in the Sweden’s house has been concluded. Galliani and the agent returned to the car without releasing any statement.
15:40: According to Sky reporter Alexander Alciato, Barcelona President Sandro Rosell, who is spending the weekend in Ibiza, told Milan CEO Adriano Galliani to call him in case he finds agreement with Ibrahimovic.
15:37: Galliani and Raiola are heading closer to Ibrahimovic’s house. Barcelona and Milan could finalize the agreement by tomorrow but first Milan need to find a deal with the 28-year-old, who is ready to take a pay-cut in order to join Milan.
15:18: Sandro Rosell left Barcelona headquarters without a statement. Soon, Mino Raiola, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Adriano Galliani will hold a meeting which could see the Sweden going to Milan.
15:14: According to Milannews.it, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has accepted the offer of Schalke 04 and he will go to play alongside Raul. It appears that the German side will pay Milan €15 million.
15:00: Galliani and agent Raiola are on the way to Ibrahimovic’s house. Galliani: “So far I have not had direct contact with the player, I’m going to him.”
14:56: It appears that Milan have offered Barcelona two types of payments and Sandro Rosell will meet Adriano Galliani again tomorrow in order to make things concrete.
14:27: Milan Channel reports Galliani and Raiola will now speak in a meeting, in which Zlatan will be present.
14:10: Ibra agent, Raiola confirmed Zlatan would reduce his wages: “Reduced salary is not great, but sometimes it is necessary to close a deal.”
14:08: Sky Sport 24 claims Rosell have agreed to sell the player to Milan and the Rossoneri are free to speak directly to the player.
14:04: As reported by Alexander Alciato to Sky Milan find agreement with Manchester City over Robinho and the Brazilian will sign for Milan if il Diavolo fail to sign Zlatan.
13:56: Galliani after the meeting: “Both Barcelona and Milan have clarified their views. At this point the two companies look to a permanent transfer. No loan. The road is still long, I’d say the probability that the deal is completed is 50%. Let me clarify that Borriello is not for sale and we have a deal for Huntelaar.
13:54: The meeting ends.
13:28: Ibrahimovic agrees to reduce his wages in 2 million and therefore earn €10 million per-year.
13:06: Galliani before the meeting: “The player wants to come, and Barca is ready to negotiate but the operation is very difficult for the salary of the Sweden.”
12:55: According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Rosell offered to continue the negotiations in the weekend, in Ibiza, where he planned to go for the weekend. Galliani hoes to conclude the deal then.
12: 52: According to the journalist Carles Escolanía, Raiola and Galliani had dinner together after the Gamper.
12:24: Barcelona Vice-President arrived to the meeting; he was present also in yesterday’s meeting.
12:20: According to Alexander Alciato, who was sent by Sky Sport Italia, Ibrahimovic is set to reduce his wages in order to join AC Milan, but it still unknown whether in how much. This comes after his agent, Raiola suggested reducing in salary is ‘laughable’.
12:15: El Mundo Deportivo journalist, Cristina Cubero, speaking to Sky Sport 24, has confirmed the first offer made by AC Milan, in which the Rossoneri offer to loan the player as Barca pay 50% of his ages. The offer was denied by President Rosell. Cubero also suggested that there are tense relationships between Ibrahimovic and Barcelona Coach Pep Guardiola.
12:09: Milan CEO Galliani stopped by the press, saying, “This is no time to comment on the words of anyone.” Agent Raiola meanwhile said: “I do not know what anyone has declared on Zlatan.”
By Meytar Zeevi, Rossoneri Blog
this is a good idea, so now i can easily follow the news…
thanks guys and i hope Galliani will have singed an agreement with Rosell by the end of the day…
keep going guys and let’s see what happens …
Alexander Alciato, sent to Sky Sports, revealed an important background: in the evening, in fact, Zlatan Ibrahimovic was willing to decrease the salary, but is not yet known how much. AC Milan and Barcelona at the moment they are dealing on a loan, annual or biennial, followed by the acquisition of the former ex Inter .
ibra is overrated,,,he past his best,,,raiola make this deal difficult,,,
no agent wants his client to be loaned cuz he will not get benefit
Doh, u make a sensational headline with “Report: Ibra Deal Done” eh? but now it’s not done. Ok, i’m just wait for the official announcement from Milan.
@rhino
Ibra is still one of the best striker in the world, if you watched any Barcelona game last season it’s pretty clear that he always strike when they needed it most, not to mention 21 goals in 44 games his first season is anything but a flop. Of course, his European adventure may not fair that well but we have Super Pippo for that.
i rather to choose Robinho in Milan than Ibra.
put 3 brazilians as the trident foward, they will sync each other because of their style in football look alike.
Ronadinho in the left
Pato in the middle
Robinho in the right
Flamini to leave? NO! If Flamini leaves, it will be very big mistake.
What i big mistake we are buying an 28year old 40mln Crazy move. We should take him on loan with an option to buy. With 40mln we better take Edin Dzeko who is fresh with his age. And also we are selling Flamini, and who will play in that position Abrossini hahahha crazy :S.
I dont know why they are complicating that, simply we sell huntelaar 15mln+15mln our budget+15mln Flamini and get Edin Dzeko 35-40mln and Moussa Sissoko 10mln.
i prefer dzeko than ibra…younger and wages cheaper than ibra…please milan think rationally…..ibra is already 28 and dzeko is only 24…..galliani and braida really a fool…….
Well, i these are the reasons why we’re buying ibra instead of Dzeko or Robinho: 1.Wolfsburg won’t allow Dzeko to leave at any price as they have great ambition this season and to confirm that, today they’ll already get diego from juve 2.Robinho is NOT a targetman or goal poacher and he’s ronnie&pato&Odu&Verdi type of player (we have alot) and we need a goal poacher at the moment (look at the disallowed goal of ibra vs milan yesterday) 3.Ibra is not FINISHED, well he scored vs Madrid to get a win for barca last season, and always scores in important… Read more »
I simply agree with Andriy. We need at player like Zlatan.
yes andriy is right. and if zlatan comes than pirlo will lay better and then well have two more world class players. don’t flamini to leave bc I do t want ambrosini or gattuso plying but maybe merkel and strasser will get the job. also ibra has won every title he’s competed in since we won the aerie a in 03. also zlatan will be eager to prove inter wrong an barca and work hard for the golden boot. one more thing about dzeko he reminds me of a young huntelaar made for the PL or bundesliga
ibra to come but flamini to leave …idk but flamini didnt impress me so i say yesssssss
Ok than if we sell Flamini we should really get another defence midfielder Moussa Sissoko would be perfect.
what the hell?! Flamini will leave?! this is nonsense! we need him better than ambro or gattuso?!?!
ibra in huntelaar out but who replaces flamini ?????
I dont mind if Flamini leaves, I think we can find somebody better. BUT he must be replaced by a defensive midfielder/battler. Strasser is not up to the job quite yet. I say make a move for Gago. Our midfield is our weakness, so we need a player like Pirlo – Van Der Vaart is a perfect fit. If we ever buy a midfielder, he should be it.
If FLAMINI goes to LYON for 10-15 mil is it possible to try to get MICHEL BASTOS from them? is a long shot but who would’ve thought we’d go for ibrahimovic b4 the summer.
Amelia
Papa-Nesta-Silva-Bastos
Ambrosini
Boateng Pirlo
Pato Ronaldhino
Ibrahimovic
or if not try and get bochetti!
Dreams can come true
About Flamini…..if he leaves, I’m sure Milan will permanently sign Boateng as his replacement. Prince is very aggressive and reminds me of a Flamini from Arsenal. Flamini has become too soft. We will need another midfielder if Flamini leaves though.
I hope that if uncle fester decides to sell flamini to lyon he gets either Toulalan or Pjanic ,Toulalan costs about 10 mil and with gourcuff at lyon i think Pjanic will have less playing time.
Y THE HELL IS FLAMINI LEAVING? OUR MIDFEILD WILL BE WEAK AGAIN IF HE LEAVES!!
End this already, the tension is killing me. JUST CLOSE UP THE DEAL!