Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the PSG striker, is known for his straightforward and unfiltered expressions of his thoughts. In a recent interview with the Times, he reflected on his time at FC Barcelona (2009-2010) and shared his views on his collaboration with Pep Guardiola, the current coach of Bayern Munich.
Zlatan expressed his distinctive personality when discussing Guardiola’s approach during his first day at Barcelona. He recounted, “During my first day at the club, Guardiola let me know that his players did not drive fast cars and that they kept a low profile. He wanted me to be normal, but I’m Zlatan, I like to be different, original.” The Swedish striker highlighted his preference for standing out.
Zlatan further described the dynamics with Guardiola, stating, “When I entered the locker room, he disappeared. And when we passed each other in the hallway, he would look down.” In a bold statement, Zlatan remarked, “Pep Guardiola is not a man, he says. It doesn’t matter that he’s the best coach in the world…”
This candid perspective from Ibrahimovic sheds light on the clash of personalities during his time under Guardiola at Barcelona.
