Many duels against “Ibra” over the years.
Now Giorgio Chiellini talks about the relationship with the Swede.
– Of all the people I have met, he has been my best enemy, he says.
The duo ended up at Juventus at the same time in the summer of 2004, but they did not play many seasons together. It was only two years of competition together before Zlatan left the club, and their paths diverged.
The icon’s words about Zlatan
“Ibra” then continued his career in Italy and encountered Chiellini as an opponent in several matches. And the fight between the duo has been really tough, and has offered lots of hot duels.
Giorgio Chiellini admits that his relationship with Zlatan Ibrahimovic is very good, but that on the pitch it did not matter and that they both did everything to win for their team.
Of all the people I met, Zlatan was my best enemy. To be respected, I had to show that I was not afraid, he tells Calciomercato according to juvefc.com.
“I am glad that…”
The Italian further says that the duels against “Ibra” have been unique, and that he is amazed that Zlatan still plays football despite his age.
– We left nothing to chance on the field, but outside our relationship was good. I’m glad he still has so much to give even though he’s 40 years old, says Chiellini.
Giorgio Chiellini has announced earlier this year that he will end his career after the season. What he will do in the future is still unclear.
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