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‘I chose to be myself’ – Ibrahimovic explains how he became an icon with a statue

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s career has taken him from Malmo to the LA Galaxy via the likes of Juventus, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, with the Swede claiming he has succeeded because he “chose to be myself”.

The 38-year-old has never been shy when it comes to talking up his qualities.

He has earned the billing ‘King Zlatan’ while often referring to himself as a lion.

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Few arguments can be made against him, with the legendary frontman having netted goals and collected trophies wherever he has been.