- Zlatan Ibrahimovic mocked Manchester City before the friendly against AC Milan
- The former Manchester United and AC Milan striker appeared on the Manchester City live stream
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has brutally mocked Manchester City ahead of their friendly against AC Milan.
Pep Guardiola’s side suffered a 3-2 defeat to AC Milan in New York as they continued their pre-season preparations.
Ibrahimovic, who played for Manchester United between 2016 and 2018, appeared on City’s live broadcast before the game and asked: “Do you have viewers for this?”
The former striker’s comments prompted laughter from ex-City players Shaun Wright-Phillips and Joleon Lescott.
Ibrahimovic spent several spells at Milan during his career and scored 93 goals in 163 games for the Italian club. He announced his retirement last year.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic jokingly asked “Do you have any viewers?” during Manchester City live stream
Ibrahimovic played for United between 2016 and 2018, scoring 29 goals for the club.
Despite the huge success they have enjoyed in recent years, City have often been the subject of ridicule for the size of their fan base compared to other top clubs.
During his time at United, Ibrahimovic made 53 appearances and scored 29 goals. He won the League Cup and the Europa League.
City suffered a 3-2 defeat to AC Milan as they continued their pre-season preparations.
After losing 4-3 to Celtic, City were beaten again against Milan despite taking the lead through Erling Haaland.
Lorenzo Colombo’s double gave Milan the lead before James McAtee equalised for City in the second half.
Marco Nasti scored the goal that proved to be Milan’s winner in the 78th minute.
City have further friendlies against Barcelona and Chelsea ahead of a Community Shield clash with Manchester United.