Zlatan Ibrahimovic biopic set to be based on his book 'I am Zlatan', set for 2021 release

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic storied football career will soon be depicted on big screen. Based on his biopic, 'I, Ibra', a feature film is in production which will show Ibrabhimovic during different walks of his life. film title, 'I am Zlatan' will hit screens in 2020, as reported in Italy.

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'I, Ibra' is also commercially marketed as 'I am Zlatan Ibrahimovic. It was published back in 2011, with former Paris Saint-German footballer serving as writer alongside David Lrcrantz. Published before his move to PSG, I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic explored Zlatan's early life in  Malmo suburb of Rosengaard and how football dramatically changed his life.

Furrmore, book explored several high and low points from his early life, including his rough upbringing in Sweden. As a child, Ibrahimovic shuffled between homes of his alcoholic Bosnian far Sefik and his Croatian mor, Jurka, who worked extra hard to raise Zlatan and his siblings.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic biopic: Ibrahimovic movie details

Zlatan's growth from a shy awkward teen to a world-rewned football player, will likely serve as narrative for upcoming biopic. David Lrcrantz returns as writer, and his joined by Jakob Beckman. Jens Sjogren will serve as director for biopic. Two actors have been cast to play role of Ibrahimovic - Dominic Bajraktari Andersson will play a 11 to 13-year-old Zlatan while Granit Rushiti will play an older 17 to 23-year-old Zlatan. 

Ibrahimovic himself has reportedly been extensively involved in project, filming for which has already started in Sweden and will be completed in Nerlands, capturing Zlatan's move to Ajax as a 19-year-old. Per reports in Italy, Zlatan Ibrahimovic biopic is scheduled for an autumn 2021 atrical release.

According to Celebrity Net Worth,  Zlatan Ibrahimovic net worth stands at $190 million. Ibrahimovic is widely regarded as one of best strikers of his generation. former Swedish international played for some of best clubs in Europe, including Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Barcelona and Manchester United.

Zlatan even had a spell in United States with LA Galaxy, before he re-joined Milan earlier this year for a second spell. Since joining club in January 2020, 39-year-old has scored 20 goals in 29 matches, including eight in five Serie A appearances this season.

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