Top 5 players who became better after leaving Barcelona

West Ham United v Arsenal - Premier League
Arsene Wenger made him into a world-class player

#1 Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Chelsea FC v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League
Zlatan Ibrahimovic took the Ligue One by storm

Arguably one of the most feared strikers of modern day football. Ibrahimovic is a powerful striker, known for his finishing, ball control, and aerial abilities. It came as a surprise to many when Barcelona swapped Samuel Eto'o for Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the summer of 2009.

However, Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a torrid time at Camp Nou during his two years stay at the club. His relationship with coach Pep Guardiola deteriorated and Zlatan was sent on loan to Milan in 2010. He scored only 22 times in 46 appearances for the Catalan giants.

He signed a permanent deal with Milan in 2011 and scored 35 goals in 44 appearances during the 2011/12 season. He then moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2012 and went on to become a sensation in Ligue 1. He scored 156 goals in 180 appearances for the French giants and lifted 4 consecutive Ligue 1 titles. He is currently playing for Manchester United in the Premier League.

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