Ibrahimovic agent dismisses Milan link

The agent of Zlatan Ibrahimovic has brushed aside rumours linking his client with a move to Milan or any other club.

The arrival of Spanish striker David Villa to Barcelona this month increased speculation that the Sweden international could move away from the Nou Camp this summer.

Reports in the Italian press linked Ibrahimovic, who joined Barca from Inter a year ago, with a move to Milan.

Ibrahimovic's agent Mino Raiola said to Sky Italia: "Milan? They have never asked us for him (Ibrahimovic).

"But based on newspaper reports, Ibrahimovic has already gone to Juventus, Manchester City and Real Madrid.

"But (Barcelona's outgoing president Joan) Laporta has already stated he is not for sale and Ibra is very happy in Barcelona."

Raiola does not rule out Ibrahimovic going to the Premier League at a later stage in his career.

"Ibra has never considered Barca to be his last club," Raiola said.

"He will still have to go somewhere else because he is someone similar to (Inter coach Jose) Mourinho and if he is able to win everything, he will need new motivations.

"England could be a possible destination because it would be a new challenge.

"But right now his short-term future is at Barcelona."

The 28-year-old Ibrahimovic is under contract with Barca until June 2014.

Raiola also said yesterday that Inter striker Mario Balotelli is no longer for sale this summer.

The 19-year-old forward was thought to be eyeing a switch to Inter's city rivals Milan but his representative insists the player will be staying put.

"Balotelli has been taken off the market," Raiola said.

"(Inter president Massimo) Moratti told me and we are happy.

"I have not spoken to anyone but there would only be a maximum of four clubs that could afford Balotelli.

"He has three years left on his contract and he is not on the market."

Balotelli's future has been in the spotlight after a troubled season with the Italian champions.

Inter coach Jose Mourinho excluded Balotelli from the team for several games earlier this year because of his poor attitude and he put himself under even more scrutiny by throwing his Inter jersey onto the pitch after a Champions League game in April.

"We have resolved our problems and we are not awaiting the name of the new coach," said Raiola.

"It would be ridiculous if Mario decided to stay or leave based on whether the new coach liked him."