Ibra Madrid link rejected

Swede wants Barca stay

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Ibra Madrid link rejected

Ibrahimovic: Staying put

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent has rejected rumours linking the Barcelona striker with a move to Real Madrid.

Reports in the Spanish had suggested Real coach Jose Mourinho was interested in linking up with the player he had at Inter Milan and there was even talk of a swap deal involving Kaka.

Ibrahimovic's future at Barca has been the subject of constant speculation this summer after an indifferent debut season at Camp Nou last term.

The Swede's agent, Mino Raiola, insists Ibrahimovic is going nowhere - and certainly not to fierce rivals Madrid.

"I have never spoken to Madrid or about a possible swap with Kaka. I don't know anything about this issue," Raiola told COM Radio.

"Zlatan has a contract with Barca and he wants to show his quality when he is at 100%. Ibra is totally focused on the team and is anxious to start the season as a Barca player."

Ibrahimovic's place in the Barca line-up is under threat following the club's signing of Spain striker David Villa this summer.