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Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Pavlovic joins AC Milan from Salzburg</li><li>Says Ibrahimovic played key role in move</li><li>Zlatan says Serb is the "perfect" signing</li></ul>

New AC Milan signing Strahinja Pavlovic explains how Zlatan Ibrahimovic convinced him to join Christian Pulisic & Co as Swedish icon claims defender is 'perfect' for Serie A side

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Pavlovic swapped Red Bull Salzburg for Milan last month for a fee in the region of £15 million ($18m) and now the Serbia international has spoken of his joy at joining the Serie A team. The defender says he will give "200 per cent" for the club, while Ibrahimovic stated the 23-year-old is a "perfect" signing for the Italian giants.

WHAT HAPPENED?

After signing a five-year deal, the new signing said in a <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calcio/serie-a/2024/08/08/pavlovic-milan-conferenza-presentazione-video" target="_blank">press conference</a>: "Ibra[himovic] was fundamental, the more I spoke to him the more I was convinced to come here. I am an aggressive player. A three or four-man defence doesn't make much difference, I am ready to give 200 per cent every day. When you arrive at a big club like Milan, your dreams are also big." Ibrahimovic added: "We conceded a lot of goals last year and we tried to strengthen the defence, he was the perfect profile and we followed him for a while. He is an aggressive player and is left-footed, we only had Theo [Hernandez] who uses that foot. Strahinja plays intensely and is not afraid, you need a bit of nastiness and he is the right man for this team: I am sure he will be one of the fans' favourites."

WHAT STRAHINJA PAVLOVIC AND ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC SAID

Milan are entering a new era after appointing <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/new-manager-christian-pulisic-ac-milan-confirm-paulo-fonseca-appointment-zlatan-ibrahimovic-explains-decision/blt634804f7a0b4541e#csd252d0a4678837ae" target="_blank">Paulo Fonseca</a> as manager following the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-needs-new-boss-stefano-pioli-leaving-ac-milan-usmnt-stars-wait-discover-what-happens-next-san-siro/blt1dc43e9afbc1a71c#cs9168a690de1da9fd">departure of Stefano Pioli </a>earlier this summer<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-needs-new-boss-stefano-pioli-leaving-ac-milan-usmnt-stars-wait-discover-what-happens-next-san-siro/blt1dc43e9afbc1a71c#cs9168a690de1da9fd">.&nbsp;</a>After failing to win a trophy last season, they will look to return silverware to the club and the influence of former player Ibrahimovic - in attracting new players - may help towards that goal.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

After a successful pre-season campaign - where Milan beat Real Madrid and Manchester City, and drew with Barcelona - Milan kickstart the 2023/24 Serie A season against Torino on Saturday, August 17, at home.

WHAT NEXT?

New AC Milan signing Strahinja Pavlovic explains how Zlatan Ibrahimovic convinced him to join Christian Pulisic & Co as Swedish icon claims defender is 'perfect' for Serie A side | Goal.com

Strahinja Pavlovic says AC Milan advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic played a &quot;fundamental&quot; role in him joining the club.

New AC Milan signing Strahinja Pavlovic explains how Zlatan Ibrahimovic convinced him to join Christian Pulisic &amp; Co as Swedish icon claims defender is &apos;perfect&apos; for Serie A side