Ibrahimovic agrees Barca switch

Internazionale Milano FC’s Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has agreed personal terms with European Champions FC Barcelona, as he moves ever so close to joining the Catalona club.

While, the two clubs have worked out a swap deal involving Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto’o, with Alexander Hleb also reportedly being offered to the Italian club on top of a cash payment of 40million euros, there appears to be a slight problem.

Alexander Hleb has stated that he has no desire to leave Barca for Inter, but would rather compete for a place in Pep Guardiola’s side.

“I have a contract with Barcelona and am currently preparing for the new season with the team,” the Belarus international told Sport Bild.

“My aim is to make the breakthrough here and be successful with this club.”

Hleb’s agent has also denied being contacted about a switch to Inter.

“Nobody has spoken to me or Alex about a possible transfer to Inter Milan,” said Uli Ferber.

“We are all a bit surprised about the recent press reports, which we cannot confirm.”

However, Inter confirmed on Thursday they were on the verge of signing Eto’o and Barca have now stated that Ibrahimovic is close to coming to moving to the Nou Camp.

“There are agreements in principle with the player and with Inter and the documents are being drawn up,” sporting director Txiki Begiristain told Barca TV.

He added that only a few details remained to be worked out and Ibrahimovic could be presented as a Barcelona player as early as Monday.