Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s top ten most outrageous quotes as he’s set to join Jose Mourinho at Manchester United
Self-assured Swedish star has come out with some hilarious lines in footballing history throughout his magnificent career
ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC called time on his Paris Saint-Germain career by saying: I came like a King, left like a legend.
The big-mouthed Swedish forward, 34, decided that was the appropriate way to bid farewell to the PSG faithful after four amazing seasons – netting 113 Ligue 1 goals in just 122 games.
Ibrahimovic is now rumoured to be on his way to join Jose Mourinho at Manchester United as the Old Trafford hierarchy plot a major overhaul at the club.
But before England get’s its first taste of Ibrahimovic, SunSport brings you the gobby striker’s ten best quotes… You’re in for quite a treat.
BEST PRESENT
IBRAHIMOVIC’S wife is a lucky woman — at least, according to the star himself.
On what he bought her for a birthday, he said: “Nothing. She already has Zlatan.”
Enough said?
GETTING FRUITY
THE big Swede does not take too kindly to criticism.
After former Aston Villa player John Carew took a swipe at his ‘pointless’ skills, he said: “What Carew does with a football, I can do with an orange.”
Lesson learned, John?
ATTENTION SEEKER
SWEDEN missed out on the 2014 World Cup when they were beaten by Portugal — and mainly by Cristiano Ronaldo.
In typical fashion, Ibrahimovic was quick to point out that his loss was also the world’s.
He said: “One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch.”
DRIVING ME MAD
THE former Inter Milan star was also briefly at Barcelona — but that does not bring back fond memories for him.
When talking about boss Pep Guardiola’s treatment of him, he said: “You bought a Ferrari but drove it like a Fiat.”
By Zlatan logic, the Catalan giants bought a Fiat for £59million. Bargain.
PERFECTLY FUNNY
WE will keep this one short and sweet.
He said: “I can’t help but laugh at how perfect I am.”
OK, Zlatan…
TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
LOOK away Arsenal fans, it turns out Arsene Wenger missed out on Ibra — by offering him a trial as as teenager.
The Swede’s response? He said: “Wenger asked me to have a trial with Arsenal when I was 17.
“I turned it down. Zlatan doesn’t do auditions.”
Arrogant even then, apparently.
SWISS ROLL
THE striker is a nightmare to mark whoever you are — and Liverpool defender Stephane Henchoz found out the hard way.
After dominating the centre-back, Ibrahimovic said: “First I went left, he did too. Then I went right, he did too.
“Then I went left again, and he went to buy a hot dog.”
Tasty… footwork.
EURO DUMP
ANOTHER major tournament backlash from the perpetually angry Swede.
When asked who he thinks would win Euro 2012, he said: “I don’t give a s*** who wins, I’m going on holiday.”
That clears that up then.
VINTAGE ZLATAN
HE may be closing in on the golden years of his career, but Ibra reckons that can only be a good thing.
When quizzed on his age, he said: “I’m like a fine wine. The older I am, the better I get.”
I’m looking forward to Zlatan aged 50, in that case.
PEP TALK
ANOTHER dig at former boss Guardiola to round things off.
When asked about the styles of Pep and Jose Mourinho, he said: “Mourinho is Guardiola’s opposite.
“If Mourinho brightens up the room, Guardiola pulls down the curtains.”
Seems like the Special One steals the show.