🗣 De Jong to GdS: “I knew Ibrahimovic in an extraordinary Ajax team. me, Chivu, Van der Meyde, Sneijder, Van der Vaart then him. A 19-year-old who plotted pranks on everyone. He hated losing even in training.”
De Jong: “When the coach was forming teams, no one wanted to be with him. In case of defeat he would complain for days.”
De Jong: “During games, he would say: 'Do you want to play well? Give me the ball and I'll do the rest.’ He was already strong physically, but not as exceptional as he is now.”
De Jong: “The Milan revolution began with him. I am happy that he has renewed, now I hope that next year he can lead the team in the Champions League.”
De Jong: “The Rossoneri must return to the Europe that matters. You say Milan and think of trophies. The goal is to win again.”
De Jong: “Milan have a great future, an ambitious and solid project, but the main piece remains Ibra. Having him in the squad is a magnet: if a player knows he is there, he accepts joining immediately. He remains decisive.”
