Olivier Giroud recalls Zlatan Ibrahimovic's unique welcome at AC Milan

French striker Olivier Giroud, who joined AC Milan in the summer of 2021 after spells at Arsenal and Chelsea, recently shared an anecdote regarding his first interaction with teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic. According to Giroud, who spoke to the media outlet L'Equipe, the veteran Swedish forward greeted him by establishing his status within the club immediately upon his arrival.

Giroud recounted that while Ibrahimovic welcomed him to Milan, he simultaneously issued a clear warning, telling the Frenchman: "It is cool that you are coming, but know that here there is only one King, and that is me." Despite the confrontational nature of the remark, Giroud described Ibrahimovic as having a tremendous personality and noted that the two had a great relationship during their time playing together in Italy.

This interaction occurred during the summer of 2021, when Giroud signed with the Rossoneri following his decorated career in England and his 2018 World Cup success with France. The anecdote highlights the distinct and assertive leadership style that Ibrahimovic maintained during his final years at the club.