Ibrahimovic linked with return to AC Milan following club president's admission

AC Milan icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic | Imago

Ibrahimovic linked with return to AC Milan following club president's admission

Ayoola Kelechi 23:57 - 24.10.2023

Iconic Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be coming out of retirement, according to AC Milan's president Paolo Scaroni

Swedish football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be set for a shock return to professional football only months after saying a tearful goodbye to the game at the end of the 2022/23 season.

Ibrahimovic linked with potential return to football

Ibrahimovic, who decided to retire at the age of 41 after suffering a series of serious injuries during his second spell with AC Milan, has now been touted to make a return to the game, with one of his old clubs ready to take him back.

The former Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, and Inter forward was a serial winner during his 24 year senior career, winning league titles with six of the nine clubs he played for while active.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic retired at the end of the 2022/23 season | Imago
Zlatan Ibrahimovic retired at the end of the 2022/23 season | Imago

Ibrahimovic became a cult hero at AC Milan after two spells with the club, winning the Scudetto in 2011 and 2022, with the club failing to win the Serie A crown during his absence between both spells.

AC Milan president talks Ibrahimovic return

The former Sweden international has been offered a place in Rossoneri's current setup despite being retired at the moment, with AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni noting that Ibrahimovic’s chapter with the club might not be over.

Scaroni was asked about a possible return for Ibrahimovic to AC Milan, and he answered, “It’s a question you should ask him. We have proved to be available.

He was quoted by Gazzetta Dello Sport, as saying, “He is a friend of ours so our door is open. Zlatan has to decide on what to do. Apparently, he is going through a moment of reflection. It’s important for him to make a thoughtful choice, both personally and professionally.”

The many faces of Zlatan Ibrahimovic | PulseSportsNG
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Ibrahimovic has not made a decision regarding his retirement from football, but judging by his international career, it is impossible to rule out a return to action for the revered goalscorer.

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