Strahinja Pavlovic has revealed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic played a crucial role in his decision to join AC Milan. During his presentation as a new signing, the Serbian defender emphasized how his discussions with Ibrahimovic led him to realize the greatness of the club. “The more I talked with Zlatan, the more I was convinced that Milan is a great club,” Pavlovic stated.
Pavlovic, who joined Milan from Salzburg, also shared the story behind his choice of shirt number. He decided to wear the number 31, which he previously sported at Salzburg. He expressed his admiration for the legendary defender Jaap Stam, who also wore that number during his time at Milan, referring to him as a personal hero.
Ibrahimovic, who was present at the conference, praised Pavlovic and expressed his confidence in the young player’s potential to become a fan favorite. “I’m sure he will be among the fans’ favorites. They can feel it when you give 200%, and I say this as a former player,” Ibrahimovic affirmed. The atmosphere at the presentation highlighted the sense of unity and shared ambition within the Milan squad as they look forward to the new season.