But Inter president Massimo Moratti says his club could join the hunt.

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And Ibrahimovic revealed that Inter president Massimo Moratti had given him permission to leave several months ago should an offer from Barca arrive.

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Stramaccioni was the latest to attempt to turn it around at the San Siro, but despite the poor results club president Massimo Moratti had kind words.

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The 50-year-old's position has been in doubt since last Saturday when he demanded that the Italian club's owner Massimo Moratti back him with support in the January transfer window.

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Ibrahimovic, who will wear the number nine shirt, has made little secret of his desire to join the Catalan club and told Barca TV on Wednesday a deal with Inter president Massimo Moratti was key to the move.

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