Maxwell also spoke of his special bond with Zlatan Ibrahimović, with whom the Brazilian shared the locker room at Ajax, Inter, FC Barcelona and then Paris Saint-Germain. A relationship that goes far beyond the framework of football, the two men having gone through several major stages of their careers together and built a true friendship over the years. Guest of the podcast Portugal Football Summithosted by Pedro Pinto, Maxwell delivered a particularly strong testimony about their relationship. “It was an incredible adventure that we experienced together. We had the chance to share tears and joys, titles, but also to learn from each other. Our children grew up together and are also friends. »
The former Parisian full-back also described the personality of the former Swedish striker, known for his character and his immense demands on the pitch. Maxwell believes, however, that this very competitive side of Zlatan Ibrahimović should not make us forget the man behind this image. “He has a very strong character, and it was very intense to share every training session with him, because he was always extremely competitive and very demanding with everyone. But at the same time, he is someone who has a huge heart, who gives everything to the people he trusts and those he loves. For me, he’s a brother. »
