Zlatan Ibrahimovic, current AC Milan player at the age of 40, surprised with his latest statements where he spoke about Erling Haaland. The Swede assured that Haaland's talent is evident and can become great, but that "Guardiola's ego", could stop the great moment of the Norwegian.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hit back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the Milan striker claimed that "Pep's ego" could be too big to allow Erling Haaland to flourish at the club. Ibrahimovic had previously criticized Guardiola in a book.
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When asked about Ibrahimovic's comments, Guardiola offered a sarcastic response while taking aim at the player. "He is right, he is absolutely right," he replied. "In this club, in this team, my ego is beyond anyone else, every player."
Were there problems between Guardiola and Zlatan?
One of the main reasons, according to Ibrahimovic himself, why he was unable to succeed at FC Barcelona was precisely because of Pep Guardiola. The coach never had the best relationship with the Swede and let him know on more than one occasion. Ibrahimovic ended up leaving the club in the summer.