Zlatan Ibrahimovic clearly expressed his feelings about Cristiano Ronaldo and the stars of the Saudi Pro League.

That is the headline shared in the Mirror (UK) article today, October 6. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has given his opinion on footballers from Europe moving to Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Pro League, after the former Swedish footballer rejected an offer to go to Asia. competition, specifically China and Saudi Arabia.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic appeared to criticize players moving to Saudi Arabia as he questioned the motives of some of the world’s biggest stars , starting with Cristiano Ronaldo, in moving there. However, Ibra affirmed that they “did not violate the ethical category”.

Ibrahimovic had interesting shares about stars, including Ronaldo, coming to play in Saudi Arabia. PHOTO: MIRROR

Neymar, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez and Fabinho are among the famous superstars who moved to the Saudi Pro League last summer, after Cristiano Ronaldo “fired the first shot” to join Al Nassr in January. Meanwhile, Steven Gerrard is one of the most senior coaches to have moved to Saudi Arabia. The Liverpool legend holds the position of head coach of Al Ettifaq Club.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 42 years old, retired from football last June with AC Milan. Ibrahimovic revealed that he received offers from Saudi Arabia and China but he refused.

After returning to Europe from LA Galaxy in 2019, Ibrahimovic ended his illustrious football career at AC Milan. Ibrahimovic had a period of playing for the most prestigious clubs in Europe, in addition to AC Milan, there were also Ajax, Barcelona, ​​Inter Milan, Juventus, PSG and Manchester United.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic said goodbye to his football career with AC Milan. PHOTO: GETTY

After famous MC Piers Morgan asked about the Saudi Pro League, Zlatan Ibrahimovic shared: “I also received an offer from China. I also had an offer from Saudi Arabia, but the situation is, you want What? What goals do you have? I said before we started, like certain players need to finish their career on the big stage, because that’s the pinnacle of your career.

You should be remembered for your talent, not for what you earned. Because if you’re remembered the other way around, then what we’re working on every day, what we’re being recognized for, is our talent and that’s what you want to be remembered for.

So I think some players reach a certain level, they have to stop at a certain stage and that’s the big stage. You can’t go to a lower stage and end your career in a different way. But some players need situations where you can earn a lot of money, because they don’t earn enough money.”

When asked if he had “moral problems” playing in Saudi Arabia, Ibrahimovic said no, before affirming that he did not need the money, he was a very expensive and valuable player.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is famous for his shocking statements and is not afraid of touching. PHOTO: GETTY

Ibrahimovic added: “No, absolutely not. Now you have a situation. They came together and they became one, so I only pity the players who didn’t, because they do not receive the amount of money that other players receive.

Listen, wherever you play football, it’s football. Football connects people. That is the dream we all share. You’re a fan, you’re not an expert . You (Morgan) are an Arsenal fan and I feel sorry for that a little bit, but as a professional soccer player, as long as you play soccer and Saudi Arabia is growing, MLS will be growing. development, there is no problem at all.

China had its peak and then the situation changed there. But the moral issue is no, we do things for ourselves and our families. Who will judge you in 5 or 10 years when you are a rich person, with a strong and good life ? Because I don’t think anything is free. You don’t work for free. I don’t work for free. I don’t need money but I’m very valuable, that’s the difference.”