Ibrahimovic: Paris Saint-Germain not yet at the same level as Barcelona, Inter and Juventus
The Sweden international feels that the Parisiens can not challenge Europe's finest just yet, while defending his high wages at the Ligue 1 giants
Sep 17, 2012 7:10:00 AM
By Stefan Coerts
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The powerful attacker has compared the Ligue 1 side's situation to that of Manchester City last term, when the Premier League champions failed to advance beyond the group stage of the Champions League.
"We are not yet at the same level as Barcelona, Juventus or Inter. We are not yet used to winning titles. That's what we're missing at this point, a bit of experience at the highest level," Ibrahimovic stated to Eurosport.
"Manchester City crashed out in the group stages last season, but that did not make them a bad team all of a sudden. They simply weren't used to playing in the Champions League."
The Sweden star then went on to defend his high wages at the Ligue 1 outfit as he feels he represents value for money.
"Quality is not free. I don't understand all the criticism. After all, the more money I earn, the more tax France receives..."
The striker revealed that former Brazil international Ronaldo was his idol early in his career, while also praising Marco van Basten.
"Ronaldo was the only player who could get me to turn on the TV and watch football," he revealed.
"Marco van Basten was another legend. To be compared to him is a huge compliment."
Ibrahimovic will make his maiden Champions League appearance with PSG on Tuesday when it takes on Dinamo Kiev.
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