David Villa has signed with FC Barcelona this week and much speculation has begun with regards to the other star strikers on Pep Guardiola’s team. Many saw Villa’s arrival as the end of Ibrahimovic with the Catalan giant, but Barcelona president Joan Laporta has publicly commented that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not up for sale and will remain with Barcelona.

The Swedish international netted in 16 goals for the blaugrana this season, sixth best in La Liga in 2009-2010 and the second highest on the team only behind Pichichi winner Lionel Messi. It’s kind of hard to believe Guardiola will want to release such a high caliber forward despite some recent criticism Ibrahimovic has received for his performances.

Zlatan arrived to Barcelona last season in a deal that cost the two-time defending La Liga champions nearly $56.5 million dollars plus Samuel Eto’o. Ibrahimovic has four years remaining on his current contract with Barcelona.

With regards to the rumors and various reports surrounding With regards to the rumors and various reports surrounding Thierry Henry’s move to the New York Red Bulls, Henry made it clear that he will not decide on where he will play next season until after the World Cup. Therefore, Henry’s move to the MLS is on stand-by. Tití has one year left on his contract with Barcelona.