ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC’S house was vandalised last night as furious Malmo fans wrote “Judas” on his door and left an RIP message.
It comes after the Sweden striker’s statue was set on fire following his announcement to buy 25 per cent of shares in Hammarby.
Furious Malmo supporters wrote Judas on Ibra’s doorCredit: Rex Features
A RIP message was also left on a placard with a tin of fermented fishCredit: Rex Features
The news has caused fury in Malmo where the 38-year-old is considered a club legend.
The ex-Manchester United and Barcelona striker was born in Malmo and played for the club before becoming renowned as one of the best players in the world.
But his rapport with the supporters has been severely tarnished following his decision to buy shares in their close rivals.
Malmo ultras vented their frustrations out on his statue, that is erected outside the club’s stadium, by setting it alight and covering it in spray paint.
The disorder didn’t end there and fans then targeted his house in Stockholm leading to the increase of security around his property.
A placard was left outside the door that read ‘Judas… RIP’ on top of a drawing of a Malmo badge.
There was also a scattering of fermented fish along with the comment “You smell bad!”
According to Swedish publication Sportbladet, Officer Bengt Dahnell confirmed that a “preliminary investigation has been initiated.”
Yesterday Malmo Supporters Club CEO condemned Ibra’s decision with a damning statement.
It read: “Zlatan has lost his grip on what he means to Malmo. He thinks we’ll be happy for his sake.
“We’re not. The statue of him now won’t matter as he wants another club to be better than the club that made him.”
After announcing his new venture, Ibrahimovic insisted that Malmo fans would be happy for him.
He said: “This has nothing to do with MFF. When it comes to the club, we talk about the footballer Zlatan. I think they in Malmo respect this.
“I have a good relationship with MFF and have had it all year. But this has nothing to do with me as a football player. I think those in Malmo are happy for me.”
Ibrahimovic bid farewell to LA Galaxy at the end of the MLS season and has been linked with a return to Europe on the field.
His statue was also vandalised outside the stadiumCredit: 3
Malmo fans try to burn statue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic after he buys shares in rival club Hammarby
Malmo fans are furious after Ibra purchased a 25 per cent stake in HammarbyCredit: Rex Features
Police confirmed they have launched an investigationCredit: Rex Features
Ibrahimovic’s statue was covered in spray paintCredit: 3
Malmo fans set fire to the stature of Zlatan Ibrahimovic after he decided to buy a stake in rivals HammarbyCredit: Instagram @blatteultras04
Zlatan Ibrahimovic appears to confirm transfer to new club Hammarby… but Swedish side deny deal
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
