Zlatan Ibrahimovic is no stranger to making headlines; whether it’s for his exploits on the soccer field or his antics off it. The AC Milan striker has been in the news recently for his new hairstyle, which many have compared to that of Canadian rapper Drake.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic shows off new braided haircut as Swede looks in peak condition on Florida beach https://t.co/lmaKyzj8fX
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) January 3, 2023
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Ibrahimovic has been out of action for Milan this season due to a knee injury, but that hasn’t stopped him from enjoying some downtime in Miami. The 41-year-old was pictured hanging out with Drake, who is no stranger to hobnobbing with athletes and celebrities.
Ibrahimovic is known for his inflated ego and his notorious outspoken ability, so it’s not surprising that he would be drawn to Drake. The two celebrities share a lot in common, including their love of the limelight.
Picture of Drake and Zlatan sets social media ablaze
Recently a picture of Canadian rapper Drake and Swedish soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been making the rounds on social media. In the picture, the two can be seen having a conversation with one another, with Drake looking intently at Ibrahimovic while the latter sports a rather weird facial expression.
In the picture, both celebrities can be seen with the same hairstyle. Ibrahimovic’s new hairstyle is just the latest in a long line of outrageous looks the striker has sported over the years. From bleached blond to cornrows, Ibrahimovic is never afraid to experiment with his look.
Soccer fans’ reaction to the picture
As the picture of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Drake went viral, soccer fans had some interesting reactions to it. Many people pointed out the similarity between the star’s hairstyle. While some also were speculating the reason behind Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s making a strange face in the picture. All this has really thrown the soccer fans into a frenzy as this definitely came out as an unexpected collab.
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Here are some of the reactions from the fans:
Drake has more money and Pull than Zlatan. No disrespect to Ibra though.
— BIG STEPPER (@Mr__Morale__) January 4, 2023
An unlikely collab https://t.co/jhavfmAW0Y
— 𝕵.𝕵 (@_JTYungFly) January 4, 2023
It makes sense now https://t.co/5oWRzEoffF pic.twitter.com/NlFIDJMUG0
— Marsive🦜 (@Marsive171) January 5, 2023
zlatan ready to throw a punch omg https://t.co/c85ghjueHE
— büsra (@busraouzo) January 5, 2023
That’s where he got this hair style pic.twitter.com/WtlWLbJDrm
— Mancity_Bongoland (@mancitybongo) January 5, 2023
Zlatan seeing Drake😭 pic.twitter.com/4qBn5rhwZH
— Victor 🥷🏻 (@Used2bWilly) January 4, 2023
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zlatan looks like he's about to request a restraining order
— arielle (LostMyTypewriter) (@oceanisafuck) January 4, 2023
they look like they havin beef
— ˖ ࣪⭑ (@not7loma) January 4, 2023
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The meeting between Drake and Ibrahimovic has garnered a lot of attention from fans. It’s certainly a rare sight to see stars from two different forms of entertainment come together. It remains to be seen what, if anything, comes out of this unexpected meeting. But it will be interesting to see what develops in the near future between the duo.