Ibra asks for pay rise to stay
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent has stated that the Swedish star will require a substantial pay rise to remain at disgraced Serie A side Juventus.
The Bianconeri will learn of the result of the appeal against their relegation to Serie B and 30 point deduction on Tuesday, but Gianluca Zambrotta, Lilian Thuram, Emerson and Fabio Cannavaro have already moved to pastures new.
Ibrahimovic has been expected to join the exodus but his representative Mino Raiola believes the former Ajax man could yet stay at Stadio Delle Alpi, if the scandal-hit Turin outfit can offer an increase in his yearly wage.
"Surely [he won't stay] with these conditions," Raiola told Corriere dello Sport.
"The club know and knew really well our intentions.
"Zlatan felt good in Turin and he wouldn't have problems in staying, but the contract conditions must change, and not just a little.
"I'm not pessimistic or optimistic about Zlatan's stay, I'm simply realistic and I live day by day.
"Our position is clear and the first step is up to the club, we are ready to talk and to discuss.
"It's possible to find a solution, with Juve there is a particular feeling but we must deal with facts because the club could change category and certain big players have already left.
"Anyway the player's professionalism isn't under discussion, he will go to training."
However, with the striker reportedly seeking €4 million (£2.73 million) a season until 2010, Juve are highly unlikely to be able to match his demands with sponsorship and TV income taking a massive hit due to their demotion.
If he fails to agree terms then Ibrahimovic is likely to have a number of suitors with Real Madrid, Internazionale and, more recently, Manchester United all linked with a move for the classy forward.
The Bianconeri will learn of the result of the appeal against their relegation to Serie B and 30 point deduction on Tuesday, but Gianluca Zambrotta, Lilian Thuram, Emerson and Fabio Cannavaro have already moved to pastures new.
Ibrahimovic has been expected to join the exodus but his representative Mino Raiola believes the former Ajax man could yet stay at Stadio Delle Alpi, if the scandal-hit Turin outfit can offer an increase in his yearly wage.
"Surely [he won't stay] with these conditions," Raiola told Corriere dello Sport.
"The club know and knew really well our intentions.
"Zlatan felt good in Turin and he wouldn't have problems in staying, but the contract conditions must change, and not just a little.
"I'm not pessimistic or optimistic about Zlatan's stay, I'm simply realistic and I live day by day.
"Our position is clear and the first step is up to the club, we are ready to talk and to discuss.
"It's possible to find a solution, with Juve there is a particular feeling but we must deal with facts because the club could change category and certain big players have already left.
"Anyway the player's professionalism isn't under discussion, he will go to training."
However, with the striker reportedly seeking €4 million (£2.73 million) a season until 2010, Juve are highly unlikely to be able to match his demands with sponsorship and TV income taking a massive hit due to their demotion.
If he fails to agree terms then Ibrahimovic is likely to have a number of suitors with Real Madrid, Internazionale and, more recently, Manchester United all linked with a move for the classy forward.
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