After ending his career as a professional footballer, Zlatan Ibrahimovic maintains an informed view of world football.
Renowned for his professionalism, his rigor and his charisma, Zlatan Ibrahimovic left his mark on his era. The Swedish striker has always played the frank card when called upon to speak about his peers. No one has forgotten, for example, his offensive but kind remarks towards a certain Kylian Mbappé.
So who better than the former Swedish striker to evoke Mario Balotelli? The Italian character blossomed under the colors of Inter Milan, at a time when the Z ruled the roost in Lombardy, among the Nerrazzuri. Ibrahimovic also knew Balotelli personally as both players were represented by the late Mino Raiola.
“A lot of players only had one chance, he had several”
A proximity which did not prevent Zlatan from taking an uncompromising look at the career of his former interior teammate. For the former Parisian, it is very clear: Balotelli wasted his potential. “ When a kid has the opportunity to turn his talent into a future and doesn’t even take a single opportunity… Many players only had one chance, he had several. He wasted his talent“, said Zlatan Ibrahimovic in comments taken up by La Gazzetta dello Sport.
