Barca Fury Over Ibrahimovic Claims
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June 2, 2010, Wednesday
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BARCELONA warned Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent on Monday that further criticisms of the club could result in them seeking an exit for the Swedish striker.
The Spanish champion was reacting to quotes from an interview Mino Raiola gave when he said Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola "would need to go to a mental hospital," if he was considering offloading Ibrahimovic for next season.
"If Barca need money why do they always talk about Ibrahimovic and not Lionel Messi or Pedro?" Raiola was quoted as saying on the Barcelona Website.
Barca director Joan Oliver jumped to the defense of Guardiola.
"We didn't like Mino Raiola's comments, above all the tone he used. The reference to Guardiola was in bad taste," Oliver said. "The club doesn't need the money. We don't want to sell. If things become more complicated though, there will be no alternative (but to seek an exit)."
Ibrahimovic failed to meet expectations in his first season with Barcelona, and finished the campaign being used as a substitute behind youngster Bojan Krkic.
The arrival of Spain striker David Villa from Valencia for 40 million euros last week added to speculation that he could be a surplus.
The Spanish champion was reacting to quotes from an interview Mino Raiola gave when he said Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola "would need to go to a mental hospital," if he was considering offloading Ibrahimovic for next season.
"If Barca need money why do they always talk about Ibrahimovic and not Lionel Messi or Pedro?" Raiola was quoted as saying on the Barcelona Website.
Barca director Joan Oliver jumped to the defense of Guardiola.
"We didn't like Mino Raiola's comments, above all the tone he used. The reference to Guardiola was in bad taste," Oliver said. "The club doesn't need the money. We don't want to sell. If things become more complicated though, there will be no alternative (but to seek an exit)."
Ibrahimovic failed to meet expectations in his first season with Barcelona, and finished the campaign being used as a substitute behind youngster Bojan Krkic.
The arrival of Spain striker David Villa from Valencia for 40 million euros last week added to speculation that he could be a surplus.
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