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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has insisted that he has no nostalgia for AC Milan as he’s fully committed to Paris Saint-Germain.

The Sweden international recently revealed that the Rossoneri are the only club he could return to in the future, but his fond memories of his time at San Siro don’t mean that he intends to return any time soon.

“Nostalgia for AC Milan? No, I don’t have any nostalgia for Milan or for Italy as a country,” Ibrahimovic stated to Sky Sport Italia.

“All I’m thinking about is winning everything possible with Paris Saint-Germain. We are only halfway through the project at PSG.”

Meanwhile, Ibrahimovic’s agent, Mino Raiola, has hinted that the attacker could very well end his career at the Ligue 1 giants.

“Ibra found his smile again at Milan after what happened at Barcelona under Pep Guardiola. He said he was happy at Milan, but that’s the case at PSG as well.

“I don’t know whether Paris Saint-Germain will be his last club, but it will be hard to get anything better than this.”

The 31-year-old has a contract with les Parisiens until June 2015.

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Manchester United winger Nani may not be at Old Trafford much longer with, Goal.com exclusively revealing that Juventus have joined Italian rivals AC Milan in the chase to sign the Portugal international.

The Rossoneri want to sign Nani for £12 million – some way short of the £17m Sir Alex Ferguson paid Sporting Lisbon for the player in 2007. Milan have struggled for form so far this season after a summer of high-profile departures and currently sit in mid-table.

Serie A champions, and current leaders, Juventus are also in the hunt, and they may prove a more exciting prospect for Nani. Antonio Conte’s side are on a mammoth unbeaten run and look set to seal another league crown at this early stage.

Meanwhile, Russian giants Zenit expressed an interest over the summer. The cash-rich Russians made a blockbusting move for Hulk and Axel Witsel in the summer and may look for another marquee signing as they look to become a European superpower.

Nani has made more than 200 appearances for the Old Trafford side in a five-year spell with club, but has frequently been in and out of the side, and has struggled to make as strong an impression as his Portuguese team-mate and former United hero Cristiano Ronaldo.

And with Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa coming to Manchester over the summer, Sir Alex looks like he could be ready to discard the Cape Verde-born player.

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Coritiba have announced on their official website that they have secured the services of Alex on a free transfer.

The Brazilian outfit were keen to add some more experience to their squad, and have now found their man in the 35-year-old attacking midfielder.

“I’ve always dreamed of my return, but I’m insignificant comparing to Coritiba and its supporters. Now we all need to make this dream come true,” the forward stated.

“For all of you that dream about a strong and victorious Coritiba, I ask that you’ll be at Couto Thursday afternoon.”

Alex started his professional career at Coritiba in 1995, and had since worn the jerseys of clubs such as Palmeiras, Flamengo, Parma, Cruzeiro and Fenerbahce.

He had been available on a free ever since leaving the Turkish giants earlier this month.

Andre Ayew has made it clear that he’s happy to stay at Olympique de Marseille, and is unaware of the club’s intention to cash in on him in the upcoming transfer window.

President Vincent Labrune recently stated that the French outfit are ready to sell the Ghanaian and Loic Remy this winter in order to balance the books, but the attacker is very pleased with life at the Ligue 1 table-toppers.

“I was not aware of Labrune’s words. I am feeling very well at Marseille,” Ayew was quoted as saying on the official Ligue 1 website.

“If the club has decisions to make and want to sell, we will have to get together and discuss the matter.

“However, I repeat that I am happy here. I’m on my way back and I am completely focused on doing well with Marseille.”

The 22-year-old attacker has a contract with les Phoceens until June 2015.

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By Romeo Agresti

Serie A champions Juventus are set to join AC Milan in the race to sign out-of-favour Manchester United winger Nani.

Goal.com revealed on Tuesday that Massimiliano Allegri’s side are currently at the front of the queue for the former Sporting Lisbon star’s signature, but are keen on a cut-price £12 million deal for the Portugal international.

The 25-year-old, who featured in the Seleccao‘s 1-1 draw with Northern Ireland on Tuesday, looks almost certain to leave Old Trafford next year as talks over a new contract continue to stall, with Juve ready to sound out the player via third parties.

Despite having amassed over 200 appearances for the Red Devils since joining in July 2007, Nani has struggled to earn a regular spot in Sir Alex Ferguson’s starting XI this season.

The Cape Verde-born midfielder was left out of the squad as United cruised to victory against Newcastle in their most recent Premier League game, with Sir Alex Ferguson preferring to utilise a system devoid of out-and-out wingers.

It is believed that Ferguson is prepared to part with the winger but is keen on receiving a figure in line with the £20m he originally shelled out for the player five years ago.

Juventus currently sit at the top of the pile in Serie A after six wins from the opening seven games of the 2012-13 campaign, with the Nani camp seemingly viewing the Turin-based club as an ideal next destination for the Portuguese.