When it comes to being outspoken, there’s no one like Zlatan. Recently, British journalist and presenter Piers Morgan interviewed Zlatan Ibrahimovic. It’s been 3 months since the former Swedish striker retired from professional soccer. As always Ibra got candid as he divulged into his career, life, and various things across the soccer sphere. When asked by Morgan if it feels like reaching such heights and having earned so much in his career, Zlatan gave a sharp and witty response.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic explained his answer by comparing his riches and attitude towards it with Floyd Mayweather. Ibrahimovic’s net worth makes him $50 million richer than Mayweather. Ibrahimovic shares how he has dealt with the concept of money over the years in his career.
Nothing changed and it’s all the same for Zlatan Ibrahimovic
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has gone through a lot in his life. Growing up in poverty in a neighborhood of Molde before getting scouted and joining the city’s club. Ibrahimovic’s story is a testament to hard work and determination. When asked by Morgan in the interview about how he feels being worth half a billion after 24 years of playing at the top level. Zlatan shares a candid response to tackle the question.
The ex-AC Milan forward shares his attitude towards the riches he has earned as he said, “It didn’t change me because I’m still who I am and I will not probably see those in front of me like Mayweather he has everything in front of him I have everything mine in digital numbers so it makes it easier for you.”
The former Manchester United player further explains as he adds to his statement, “Like I said it’s not important for me because it doesn’t trigger me. I still get angry, I still get aggressive even if I’m in that situation so I need to feel alive I need to do different things.”
During the interview, fans were astonished to find the striking similarities between Ibrahimovic and soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo. Piers unlocked a new revelation as he asked Ibrahimovic why he ditched Arsenal during the early years of his career.
Ibrahimovic has more in common with Cristiano Ronaldo
Ibrahimovic has more in common with Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to their past interactions with Arsenal. During the interview with Piers Morgan, Ibrahimovic responded humorously when asked about why he never joined Arsenal. He stated that he didn’t go to Arsenal because he doesn’t do trials and firmly believes in his own abilities, showcasing his self-confidence. The former Swedish striker said, “I am the best; f**k the rest.”
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Interestingly, both Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic had their share of almost-moves to Arsenal. Ronaldo, at the age of 18 in 2003, was on the brink of signing with the club, but the deal fell through. This near miss was something Arsene Wenger, the Arsenal manager at the time, would later express regret over. Wenger called it his biggest regret in soccer. These parallels between the two soccer legends highlight their strong personalities and the twists of fate in their careers.
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