Zlatan Ibrahimovic reveals his strike partner at Ajax almost killed him back in the day

Zlatan Ibrahimovic recalled day he 'almost died' in a changing room incident with former Egypt striker Mido. pair of strikers represented Ajax back in 2003 and in one shocking episode, Mido threw a pair of scissors at Zlatan Ibrahimovic, with all intent to hurt his teammate at time. Fortunately for Zlatan, Mido missed his intended target and caused a crack in wall instead.

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Ibrahimovic at Ajax

After impressing as a youngster at his hometown club Malmo, Eredivisie side Ajax were keen on signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic. decision to lure Ibrahimovic at Ajax in 2001 set Dutch side back by a reported €8.7 million. Rounding off his three-year spell in Amsterdam, accolades won by Ibrahimovic at Ajax included two Dutch League titles, two Dutch Super Cups and one Dutch Cup.

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Mido nearly killed Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Ajax

Even at such an early st in his career, Zlatan Ibrahimovic remained faithful to his challenging personality but that nearly cost him his life. Back in 2003, ex-Egypt striker Mido formed  strike partnership with Zlatan for Ajax. Following a game, duo was involved in a heated conversation in dressing room and Zlatan's provocation resulted in Mido hurling a pair of scissors towards his strike partner. Zlatan was one lucky man at that moment, as scissors missed his face and caused a crevice in wall behind. Zlatan Ibrahimovic revealed that he feared for his life following bizarre incident but pair reconciled just 10 minutes later.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic ; a Zlatan Ibrahimovic curtain call?

Although  three years of Ibrahimovic at Ajax was only beginning of his star-studded career, veteran forward has been around football block for over two decades and continues to play sport at highest level. At 38, it's apparent that Zlatan Ibrahimovic factor isn't keeping AC Milan forward away from limelight. However, amid coronavirus outbreak, which has suspended most of European football, reports have claimed stellar Zlatan Ibrahimovic career may come to an abrupt end.

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