Former Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has given his thoughts on Argentina striker Lionel Messi’s arrival in the French capital. The Swedish giant was very complimentary with the ex-legend of FC Barcelona.
“I’m happy for him”
Passed by Paris Saint-Germain between 2012 and 2016, for a record of 156 goals in 180 matches in all competitions including 113 goals in 122 Ligue 1 matches, Zlatan Ibrahimovic took advantage of an interview with the chain Canal Plus to discuss several topics. Very hard on Kylian Mbappé and his entourage, the Swedish AC Milan striker also spoke about another star of the French capital club, namely Lionel Messi.
12 goals in 18 games this season
The native of Malmö was full of praise for the 35-year-old Argentine striker, recruited free by Parisian leaders in August 2021. The 41-year-old man welcomes the presence of the “Pulga ” in France. “I’m happy for him. After so many years in Barcelona, he is living a new experience. It’s better for him. As a person, as a footballer, he brings his quality to another country, to a new environment. I think it’s a good thing for Paris but also for him.
After a lackluster first season under the era of Argentinian Mauricio Pochettino, the former Barcelonan has returned to his best level since the start of the 2022-2023 season, now under the leadership of French coach Christophe Galtier. In all competitions, Lionel Messi has scored 12 goals and provided 14 assists in 18 games, including 7 goals and 10 assists in 12 Ligue 1 games and 4 goals and 4 assists in 5 Champions League games. Under contract until June 2023, with an optional additional year, the native of Rosario could decide to extend before changing air. In the event of departure, the American franchise of Inter Miami would like to win the cup. To be continued…
