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Ibrahimovic will not be joining ‘paupers’ Atalanta as Serie A side rule out raid for striker

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is being heavily linked with a return to Italy after leaving MLS, but Atalanta president Antonio Percassi claims his side will not be in the running as they are “mere paupers”.

The Serie A outfit are punching above their weight this season, with shock qualification secured for the 2019-20 Champions League.

Ibrahimovic’s vast experience, and no little goal threat, would be a welcome addition to their cause.

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The enigmatic Swede is a free agent after leaving the LA Galaxy and is expected to agree a deal with a European-based club at some stage.