The player's agent says the unique qualities of the striker mean there is no chance his current club will sell him this summer
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent says the Paris Saint-Germain star has the "technique of Lionel Messi, the character of Muhammad Ali and the strength of Mike Tyson".
The Sweden international, 33, hit the headlines for the wrong reasons at the weekend when he branded France a “sh*t country” in a foul-mouthed rant at a referee following PSG's defeat to Bordeaux.
Although Ibrahimovic later apologised for the disparaging remarks he made about France, he has since been criticised by several politicians in the country, prompting speculation he could depart the club at the end of the season, as Goal.com said.
However, Raiola says the Ligue 1 champions couldn't possibly afford to sell him given the unique qualities of the former Milan and Barcelona star and compared him to three sporting icons.
"Theoretically, Ibrahimovic could be sold this summer - but PSG would have to actually want that. Which leads me to say that it would be virtually impossible," he told L'Equipe.
"Today he is still the most important player in PSG's project. Where's his potential replacement? Where's the new Zlatan? It's impossible to find someone like him today and PSG know that.
"Zlatan is unique – he's the only player in the world who measures 1.96 metres, has the technique of Lionel Messi, the character of Muhammad Ali and the strength of Mike Tyson.
"I've never forced players to do things they don't want – Zlatan will extend his deal beyond 2016 if he wants to. One thing he won't be, though, is a benchwarmer. He is the star of the team or he is gone."
Blaise Matuidi is another player on Raiola's books and despite admitting the PSG midfielder would be a great fit for the Premier League, he believes there is no chance of him leaving this summer.
"He could've left last summer, but it's his dream to win everything with PSG," he continued. "Blaise could be brilliant in English football.
"Yes, he could leave, but there's just one problem: PSG's owners are not in football to make money. They just want to have the best team. Matuidi doesn't want to leave."
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent says the Paris Saint-Germain star has the "technique of Lionel Messi, the character of Muhammad Ali and the strength of Mike Tyson".
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The Sweden international, 33, hit the headlines for the wrong reasons at the weekend when he branded France a “sh*t country” in a foul-mouthed rant at a referee following PSG's defeat to Bordeaux.
Although Ibrahimovic later apologised for the disparaging remarks he made about France, he has since been criticised by several politicians in the country, prompting speculation he could depart the club at the end of the season, as Goal.com said.
However, Raiola says the Ligue 1 champions couldn't possibly afford to sell him given the unique qualities of the former Milan and Barcelona star and compared him to three sporting icons.
"Theoretically, Ibrahimovic could be sold this summer - but PSG would have to actually want that. Which leads me to say that it would be virtually impossible," he told L'Equipe.
"Today he is still the most important player in PSG's project. Where's his potential replacement? Where's the new Zlatan? It's impossible to find someone like him today and PSG know that.
"Zlatan is unique – he's the only player in the world who measures 1.96 metres, has the technique of Lionel Messi, the character of Muhammad Ali and the strength of Mike Tyson.
"I've never forced players to do things they don't want – Zlatan will extend his deal beyond 2016 if he wants to. One thing he won't be, though, is a benchwarmer. He is the star of the team or he is gone."
Blaise Matuidi is another player on Raiola's books and despite admitting the PSG midfielder would be a great fit for the Premier League, he believes there is no chance of him leaving this summer.
"He could've left last summer, but it's his dream to win everything with PSG," he continued. "Blaise could be brilliant in English football.
"Yes, he could leave, but there's just one problem: PSG's owners are not in football to make money. They just want to have the best team. Matuidi doesn't want to leave."
