Zlatan Ibrahimovic revealed more details about his famous trial at Arsenal FC in the upcoming Piers Morgan interview. The Former Manchester United striker sat down with Piers Morgan to reveal how he might have made a mistake by rejecting Arsenal.
The trailer of the upcoming interview was dropped on social media by Piers Morgan, in which the former AC Milan player was heard making comments on varied topics including his former manager Pep Guardiola, his former agent Mino Raiola, his wedding proposal, comparing s*x with scoring goals as well as playing James Bond’s villain.
🔴⚪️ Zlatan Ibrahimovic on decision to reject Arsenal trial when he was 17: “Wenger invited me but I didn’t go to Arsenal. I don’t do trials”.
“No no, you don’t understand… I don’t do trials. I am the best; f**k the rest”, told @piersmorgan. pic.twitter.com/fGhreMd0rd
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 3, 2023
However, his statement about the Arsenal trial is generating buzz on social media. In the trailer, Morgan asked Ibrahimovic, “Is there any one thing you got wrong“? The Swede replied: “I didn’t go to Arsenal.”
Ibrahimovic was 19 at the time when Arsène Wenger invited him for a trial at Arsenal. The fiery youngster rejected the request of the legendary manager by stating, “I will not do a trial: either you take me or not. I’m not here to waste time.”
🔥COMING THIS WEEK..
Another @PiersUncensored World Exclusive…
ZLATAN: UNCENSORED. pic.twitter.com/4PvitFM9LR— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) October 2, 2023
Ibrahimovic reiterated to Piers Morgan about the incident, “I don’t do trials. No no, you don’t understand… I don’t do trials. I am the best; f**k the rest.” These kinds of bold statements have always been part of the repute of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The trailer has generated ample buzz for the interview due to these bold statements from Ibrahimovic. Adding to the fuel is Piers Morgan’s reputation for explosive & uncensored interviews. The match is made in heaven for the soccer fans, who are looking forward to the back-and-forth between this duo.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic at AFC Ajax
Ibrahimovic joined Ajax in Eredivisie in 2001 after rejecting Arsenal a year back. Upon his arrival, the striker revealed that he would like to show Arsenal what they missed by not signing him.
Ronald Koeman’s arrival at the Dutch club helped Ibrahimovic break into the starting lineup at Ajax in late 2001. The former Swedish international played 110 games for the club, scoring 48 goals and 17 assists. During his time at the club, he won four major titles including two league titles.
19 years ago today, @Ibra_official scored THAT goal for Ajax against Breda 👏👏👏pic.twitter.com/eEf6I8RzWb
— Fanzine Football (@Fanzine_com) August 22, 2023
Ibrahimovic rose to prominence in Europe when he scored an incredible individual goal in August 2004 against NAC Breda. He dribbled past five opposition players to score the wonder goal to earn comparisons with former greats. The goal was voted as the best of the year by the viewers of Eurosport.
Ibrahimovic went on to have a successful career with impressive spells with AC Milan, Inter Milan, PSG, LA Galaxy, and FC Barcelona. He scored 496 goals club goals in his career winning 34 trophies along the way. The trophy cabinet would have been even greater should he have joined Arsène Wenger at Arsenal during one of the most successful eras of the English club.
