Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s agent Mino Raiola has dismissed claims the Swede made disparaging remarks about Mario Balotelli and Barcelona.
It had been reported the 31-year-old called the Manchester City striker mediocre, something Raiola denied.
“Ibrahimovic has never spoken about Balotelli or Barcelona,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
“Mario is one of the best strikers in the world. In this era of communication, everyone seems to think they can write whatever they want to.
“I will not accept that certain news stories are just invented without any verification. This was a total invention of a Spanish website.”
There are also rumours Ibrahimovic’s wife is unhappy in Paris and wants to move back to Italy, something which then prompted reports of Zlatan’s return to AC Milan.
“Ibra complimented Milan, but it’s very difficult to see him return. Maybe one day, as a coach or a director.”
“For me the matter is closed. He is happy in France and will stay there for another three years. Ibra’s wife is also happy in Paris.”
