“I was born to play football, just as Beethoven was born to write music.” — Zlatan Ibrahimovic · I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 2011
“I have played for the biggest clubs in the world, I want to play for the biggest club in America.” — Zlatan Ibrahimovic · On joining LA Galaxy, March 2018
“I am Zlatan Ibrahimovic. I don't do auditions.” — Zlatan Ibrahimovic · Attributed to trial request, widely reported
“When you buy me, you are buying a Ferrari. If you drive a Ferrari, you put premium fuel in it. You don't put in the wrong fuel.” — Zlatan Ibrahimovic · I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 2011
“You bought me to score goals, not to play football.” — Zlatan Ibrahimovic · To a manager during his career, widely reported