Chelsea want to sign me says Zlatan Ibrahimovic

12 July 2009 11:08
Ibrahimovic, whose Inter coach Jose Mourinho used to be in charge at Stamford Bridge, has revealed that money will not be the main motivating factor in any move after being linked with a £60 million switch to the Premier League. Ibrahimovic said: "I am fully aware that Chelsea want to sign me and, of course, it is very flattering. They are one of the biggest teams in Europe and the Premier League is one of the best leagues in the world. He told the News of the World: "Money is not the most important thing. I will base my decision on what's good for me, what suits me. "It is about asking: will I still be able to be special in the league that I am going to, to the team that I am going to? "Are my qualities right for the Premier League or not?" Chelsea are still searching for the "marquee" signing chairman Bruce Buck is desperate to recruit this summer. Yuri Zhirkov has been brought in to provide cover for Ashley Cole while promising striker Danny Sturridge and goalkeeper Ross Turnbull have arrived as part of Chelsea's strategy to recruit young English players.

Source: Telegraph