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The Swedes want Zlatan at the negotiating table – tops the list of dream mortgage negotiators

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The Swedes want Zlatan at the negotiating table – tops list of dream mortgage negotiators – Published by IT-Branschen

A new survey from Sambla shows that if Swedes had to choose, they would prefer to have football icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic to help them negotiate mortgage rates. The list of dream negotiators also includes Anders Bagge, Mikael Persbrandt and Magdalena Andersson.

Zlatan at the top – a winner's skull in the bank

Negotiating a mortgage rate with your bank can be a difficult and sometimes nerve-wracking task. According to a new survey from Sambla, where 1021 people answered which famous Swede they would most like to have by their side during negotiations, Zlatan Ibrahimovic tops the list. With his strong self-confidence and winning mentality, he is considered the perfect negotiator who would never back down.

– A real winner's mentality that we know never backs down – whether on or off the field. That may be the recipe for success in negotiations, too, says Marcus Sätherström at Collect.

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Bagge and Persbrandt follow closely behind

In second place is Anders Bagge, one of Sweden's most popular personalities, known for his humility and strong charisma. Bagge is considered by many to be a trustworthy and stable negotiator. Close behind him is actor Mikael Persbrandt, who seems to have made an impression on the Swedes with his tough and uncompromising appearance.

Anders Bagge is one of our most popular Swedes, while the others on the list feel like tough negotiators – everything from politicians to self-employed people like Bianca Ingrosso, explains Sätherström.

Politicians and influencers on the list

Magdalena Andersson, former Prime Minister and known for her solid political work, comes in fourth place. She is followed by Bianca Ingrosso, a successful influencer and entrepreneur, who with her sharp business acumen ranks fifth.

Other famous names that appear on the list include Kjell Bergqvist, Fredrik Eklund and Greta Thunberg. Politicians such as Ebba Busch and Ulf Kristersson also show that Swedes believe in politicians' ability to negotiate good terms.

What does the survey say?

The investigation shows that Swedes value strong personalities, both from the world of sports and politics, when it comes to negotiating financial terms. Whether it's Zlatan's unwavering attitude or Magdalena Andersson's experience in financial decision-making, Swedes look for a combination of authority, intelligence and determination in their dream negotiators.

Top 5 negotiators according to Swedes

  1. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – Sports profile
  2. Anders Bagge – Music producer & media profile
  3. Mikael Persbrandt – Actor
  4. Magdalena Andersson – Politician
  5. Bianca Ingrosso – Influencers

The list highlights a diversity of professions and personalities, showing that Swedes have a broad understanding of what it takes to negotiate the best terms in a difficult economic situation.

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