Zlatan Ibrahimovic tries to rebrand himself as new ‘humble Zlatan’ in hilarious video… but still can’t be nice about John Carew

“HI, I’m Zlatan, and my feet are firmly on the ground.”

Yeah, whatever you say Mr Ibrahimovic.

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Modesty has never been the sassy Swede’s strong point.

From “Zlatan doesn’t do auditions” to “I can’t help but laugh at how perfect I am”, the Manchester United star is as notorious for his withering one-liners as he is for his goals.

But it appears he is on the charm offensive after making his long-awaited injury comeback last month.

And Ibra, 36, has righted a few wrongs in a bid to rebrand himself as ‘humble Zlatan’ in a hilarious new video.

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In the clip, the self-assured striker is warned by his new PR guru, Agent Dex: “When you say stuff like: ‘A World Cup without me isn’t worth watching’… that may be a bit intense for people.”

So Zlatan is asked to speak directly to camera to make amends for some of his most infamous put-downs – with varying degrees of success.

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Lions, they do compare themselves with humans

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Last season, Zlatan praised “strong” Romelu Lukaku and “good” Sergio Aguero as some of the best frontmen in the Premier League.

Asked why he didn’t include himself on that list, he bragged: “Lions don’t compare themselves to humans.”

And Zlatan is quick to set the record straight, as he admits: “Lions, they do compare themselves with humans.”

He also confesses he has “been on Earth this whole time”, contrary to another of his claims.

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But Ibrahimovic has bit more trouble repenting when it comes to John Carew.

In 2002, former Aston Villa striker questioned Zlatan’s “pointless” tricks and flicks.

Unimpressed Zlatan – then an up-and-coming Ajax kid – hit back saying: “What Carew does with a football, I can do with an orange.”

What Zlatan can do with a football, John Carew can… most likely do with a football

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But now he accepts his criticism was too harsh… kind of.

Ibrahimovic begrudgingly says: “What Zlatan can do with a football, John Carew can also do with a football.”

However, it is decided that that statement is “too kind” – and Zlatan quickly corrects it to “…can most likely do with a football.”

Keep trying, Zlatan.