Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Inter Milan striker was at the centre of controversy recently. Carlo Ancelotti, the most successful manager of AC Milan has caused a stir at a press conference held in late May of 2007. Carlo Ancelotti said that a star player from Inter Milan has approached him and sought transfer to AC Milan. Though he did not reveal the name, the whole press jumped to conclusion and reported that it was Zlatan Ibrahimovic and none else.

Massimo Moratti, the owner and president of Inter Milan was enraged when the reported interview of Ancelotti made headlines linking Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the controversy. Massimo Moratti blasted Ancelotti saying, “I definitely did not appreciate Ancelotti’s comments. I really don’t think that Ibra can go to Milan.” Moratti’s reaction was relayed to Ancelotti, who in turn hit back at Moratti triggering an exchange of snide comments from both sides and caused the relationship between the two clubs hit an all time low.

The press too inferred Zlatan Ibrahimovic because he earned the displeasure of Inter Milan bosses by criticizing them and their style of management which he said was uninspiring and suggested to bring in the scandal-linked Luciano Moggi to Inter Milan. Besides criticizing, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has also demanded a hike in his pay from £4m per season to at least £5.5m.