He is one of the football icons of the last two decades. A world-class striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic was also known for his outspokenness which allowed him to shine on and off the pitch. Legend of PSG and AC Milan, the Swedish striker retired last June in front of a bustling San-Siro at the age of 41. To look back on his rich career of more than 20 years, Zlatan was interviewed during an event of the Gazzetta dello Sport which takes place in Trento. Asked about his late departure from FC Barcelona, the Scandinavian giant gave more details on his arrival in Lombardy.
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And according to him, a discussion with Ronaldinho would have been the catalyst for his coming to the Rossoneri: “It was not an easy time for me at Barcelona, the coach wanted to sell me at all costs (Pep Guardiola, editor’s note). We played against them and Ronaldinho told me: ‘After the match, come with us.’ That’s when Galliani came to our house to convince me. I had good relations with Berlusconi, he gave me the opportunity to smile again.»And this is how the romance between Zlatan and AC Milan began!
Pub. 15/10/2023 22:40 Updated 16/10/2023 05:42
2023-10-15 20:40:00
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