Top 10 Zlatan Quotes

The enigmatic, the brooding, the mercurial, the erratic, the talismanic, the unpredictable, the unique, the prodigious, the volatile... Zlatan Ibrahimovic. How is it possible to describe the guy? Unashamedly arrogant, brilliant at football and hilarious. There. Anyway here are what I reckon are his 10 best quotes, chosen from many.

                                  


#10 On his half-time loss of temper at being on the bench versus Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-final. 

"I’m not violent, but if I were Guardiola I would have been frightened.”

#9 When asked to describe his style of football by a reporter.

"Zlatan-style" 

#8On his form at AC Milan in the 2011/12 season.

"I think this is the best season of my career; I think my league form has been more than perfect." 

#7 Says it all really.

"An injured Zlatan is a pretty serious thing for any team." 

#6Responding to Wenger's invitation to a trial at Arsenal in 2001.

"Zlatan doesn't do auditions."

#5 An extract from his book "I Am Zlatan.

“Then Guardiola started his philosopher thing. I was barely listening. Why would I? It was advanced bullshit about blood, sweat and tears, that kind of stuff.” 

#4Explaining how he bested an opposition defender.

"First I went left, he did too. Then I went right and he did too. Then I went left again and he went to buy a hot dog."

#3 Responding to a female reporter who questioned his sexuality after being pictured in a curious position with former Barcelona teammate, Gerard Pique.

"Come to my house and you'll see if I'm gay... And bring your sister" 

 #2 When asked what he got his other half for her birthday.

"Nothing, she already has the Zlatan."

#1 An interesting analogy that he gave to Pep Guardiola about the way his talents were being wasted.

"You bought a Ferrari but you drive it like a Fiat" 

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