Retired striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be welcomed by AC Milan if he decides he wants to be part of the Seria A side in some capacity, according to club’s CEO Giorgio Furlani.

Ibrahimovic officially retired earlier this summer as a member of Milan. However, this doesn’t mean that the 42-year-old striker plans to walk away from soccer altogether. Back in September, there were reports that the club owner Gerry Cardinale and Ibrahimovic had a meeting during which they discussed a potential role in the future.

When asked about it during a recent chat with reporters, Furlani didn’t refute or deny reports and instead said that Ibrahimovic is always welcome to come to the club.

“He’s a Milan legend, he’s thinking about what to do in the future, in the meantime we are ready to welcome him back at (Milan’s training ground) Milanello whenever he wants,” said Furlani.

It is unclear what kind of role would Zlatan Ibrahimovic have with Milan. Reports indicate that he could step into the role of Technical Director previously held by club legend Paolo Maldini. Ibrahimovic is expected to have a meeting with Cardinale again later this year to discuss the details.

Ibrahimovic played six seasons with Milan across two different stints. He helped the club win two Seria A titles while scoring 93 goals in 163 games.

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Swedish star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stay in Italy for at least one more year. AC Milan announced on Monday that Ibrahimovic inked a one-year extension with the team. The deal is reportedly worth around $8 million.

Ibrahimovic joined Milan midway through 2019/20, originally signing until the end of the season. However, the 38-year-old was impressive enough, scoring 11 goals in 20 matches, to warrant another year in Seria A.

“AC Milan is delighted to announce that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has renewed his contract with the club until June 30, 2021,” AC Milan said in a statement.

Ibrahimovic was linked with a move to native Sweden earlier this summer, with Hammarby, the club in which he has partial ownership, reportedly being among his preferred options. Still, it appears that the temptation of playing at the highest level was too good to turn down.

“We had a great last six months, but we haven’t won anything”, said Ibrahimovic to the club’s official website. “This year I’ve got the chance to be here from the start so we’ve got to continue like we were, working hard and sacrificing ourselves to reach our goals.”

This is the second stint for Zlatan Ibrahimovic with Milan, as he already played for the club between 2010 and 2012. During two seasons, he helped the club win the Seria A title and Supercoppa Italiana trophy while scoring 56 goals in 85 matches.

Ibrahimovic also spent time with Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and LA Galaxy, among other clubs.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic still doesn’t know where he’ll play next season. His contract with AC Milan expires in August, and the 38-year-old forward is unsure if he has a future at San Siro.

Ibrahimovic has been the main figure in Milan’s return to form in the second part of the season, scoring 4 goals and dishing 3 assists in the past six games. Two of those goals came in Tuesday night’s 2-1 win against Sassuolo, which helped his team get to the European League spot in Seria A.

Despite his fine form, however, Ibrahimovic hasn’t heard back from Milan’s brass about a potential contract extension.

“I still have three games, still 10 days, nobody said anything to me, and I don’t expect anything else,” said Ibrahimovic after Sassuolo game via Sky Sport Italia. “There are things that we cannot control, but that seem strange to me, but we are doing great things.”

Most earlier reports suggested that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will leave Milan after his contract expires and return to native Sweden. Ibrahimovic became a minority owner of the Allsvenskan side Hammarby in 2019, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he ends his career with the club.

Ibrahimovic joined Milan for his second stint in December, after previously playing two years in MLS with LA Galaxy. Since arriving in Italy, he played 17 games in all competitions, scoring a total of eight goals and contributing with four assists.

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Swedish striker and former LA Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic might return home in order to finish his playing career. At least that’s the scenario Jesper Jansson, sporting director of Allsvenskan side Hammarby, hopes to see.

Back in 2019, Ibrahimovic bought 23.5 percent of Hammarby and remains invested in the club. He also used the recent Seria A suspension to work out with the club in order to maintain fitness. Jansson now believes that wearing Hammarby’s jersey might be the next step for the 38-year-old striker.

“Probably, I think so. But only Zlatan knows,” Jansson told Swedish media outlet Expressen when asked whether Ibrahimovic would be willing to play for Hammarby next season. “At the moment he hasn’t said anything about it, and I certainly don’t have to tell him that we want him here.”

Jansson also explained that he doesn’t expect former Sweden international to make the decision anytime soon, although the club “would like this idea very much.”

After seeing out his deal with Galaxy last year, Zlatan Ibrahimovic decided to return to Europe, signing a short-term deal with AC Milan. And although Ibrahimovic saw a successful start of his second stint with Italian giants, scoring four times in 10 games, there are doubts whether he will remain in the club past this season. Milan is currently rebuilding, and would reportedly like to turn to younger players as part of the process.

Ibrahimovic himself recently admitted that he isn’t sure whether he will stay in Italy, and said that he doesn’t rule out playing again in his native Sweden.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has a new club. The former Los Angeles Galaxy star reportedly accepted the offer from Seria A side Milan, and the two sides will finalize the deal in the next few days.

Ibrahimovic will ink a six-month contract, which will have an option for one more year. This will be the second stint with Milas for the Swedish striker, as he already played for the club between 2010 and 2012.

In the past weeks, Ibrahimovic was courted by several European clubs, including Premier League side Everton However, the 38-year-old opted to return to Italy and try to help his former club. Milan is currently 11th in Seria A, being 21 points behind their cross-town rivals Inter in the first place.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic had success when he last played in Milan, scoring 56 goals in 85 games. He also helped the team win their last Seria A title alongside the Italian Super Cup trophy.

Ibrahimovic made his last professional appearance in October when he scored a goal for Galaxy in their 5-3 defeat to LAFC in MLS Western Conference semifinals. He spent two years in MLS, scoring 53 goals in 58 games while also dishing 18 assists.

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Despite leaving Manchester United more than a year ago, LA Galaxy’s star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic still closely follows his former club. As a matter of fact, he is so fond of Man Utd that he recently decided to offer them help in the wake of Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez departures.

Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Ibrahimovic discussed his form in 2019 and said that he could still play in English Premier League at a high level even at the age of 37. He then jokingly sent a message to Manchester to contact him if they need some help on attack.

“I could play easily in the Premier League, so if United need me, I’m here,” – said Ibrahimovic. “But Galaxy has me, so I’m sorry.”

Ibrahimovic then reiterated that he is focused on Galaxy and making an impact in MLS.

“Nah, I did my job in Europe. I enjoyed it, I have 33 trophies that I brought with me here and hopefully, I can get something here,” – he added. “And then we will see where that adventure finishes.”

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is having another impressive MLS season in 2019, having scored 13 goals and provided three assists in 16 games played. His Galaxy is currently sitting at the fourth place in Western Conference with 13-3-11 record. 

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Finishing the 2018 MLS season with 22 goals in 27 matches, Zlatan Ibrahimovic proved that LA Galaxy made the right move when they lured him to the United States from Manchester United. But, if Galaxy wants to keep Ibrahimovic in 2018, the club will have to make some effort.

During the end-of-season meetings, Ibrahimovic told reporters that there is an interest for his services from European clubs, but that his priority is Galaxy. The 37-year-old striker also said that he would stay in MLS if LA meets his “wishes and demands.”

“I have some wishes and demands which [are] simple things,” – said Ibrahimovic. “There is interest in Europe, but my priority is Galaxy. They have wishes, I have wishes, but I’m optimistic, and I’m positive.“

“If I belong to Galaxy, I am a Galaxy player. If I belong to one club, I give my attention to one club, so I am here,” – he added.

It is believed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s “wishes and demands” include a bigger salary, considering the fact that he is only earning $1.5 million a year according to his current contract. However, if LA Galaxy wants to boost his pay, the team will have to say goodbye to one of their designated players; Giovani dos Santos, Jonathan dos Santos or Romain Alessandrini.

The good news for Galaxy fans is that the team is already working on a new contract with Ibrahimovic, with president Chris Klein saying that the initial talks have been “promising.”

“What he did this year is certainly well documented,” – said Klein. “He wants to win and we want to win with him. Hopefully, we can come to a resolution that is good for both sides.“

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Retired striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be welcomed by AC Milan if he decides he wants to be part of the Seria A side in some capacity, according to club’s CEO Giorgio Furlani.

Ibrahimovic officially retired earlier this summer as a member of Milan. However, this doesn’t mean that the 42-year-old striker plans to walk away from soccer altogether. Back in September, there were reports that the club owner Gerry Cardinale and Ibrahimovic had a meeting during which they discussed a potential role in the future.

When asked about it during a recent chat with reporters, Furlani didn’t refute or deny reports and instead said that Ibrahimovic is always welcome to come to the club.

“He’s a Milan legend, he’s thinking about what to do in the future, in the meantime we are ready to welcome him back at (Milan’s training ground) Milanello whenever he wants,” said Furlani.

It is unclear what kind of role would Zlatan Ibrahimovic have with Milan. Reports indicate that he could step into the role of Technical Director previously held by club legend Paolo Maldini. Ibrahimovic is expected to have a meeting with Cardinale again later this year to discuss the details.

Ibrahimovic played six seasons with Milan across two different stints. He helped the club win two Seria A titles while scoring 93 goals in 163 games.

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Swedish star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stay in Italy for at least one more year. AC Milan announced on Monday that Ibrahimovic inked a one-year extension with the team. The deal is reportedly worth around $8 million.

Ibrahimovic joined Milan midway through 2019/20, originally signing until the end of the season. However, the 38-year-old was impressive enough, scoring 11 goals in 20 matches, to warrant another year in Seria A.

“AC Milan is delighted to announce that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has renewed his contract with the club until June 30, 2021,” AC Milan said in a statement.

Ibrahimovic was linked with a move to native Sweden earlier this summer, with Hammarby, the club in which he has partial ownership, reportedly being among his preferred options. Still, it appears that the temptation of playing at the highest level was too good to turn down.

“We had a great last six months, but we haven’t won anything”, said Ibrahimovic to the club’s official website. “This year I’ve got the chance to be here from the start so we’ve got to continue like we were, working hard and sacrificing ourselves to reach our goals.”

This is the second stint for Zlatan Ibrahimovic with Milan, as he already played for the club between 2010 and 2012. During two seasons, he helped the club win the Seria A title and Supercoppa Italiana trophy while scoring 56 goals in 85 matches.

Ibrahimovic also spent time with Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and LA Galaxy, among other clubs.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic still doesn’t know where he’ll play next season. His contract with AC Milan expires in August, and the 38-year-old forward is unsure if he has a future at San Siro.

Ibrahimovic has been the main figure in Milan’s return to form in the second part of the season, scoring 4 goals and dishing 3 assists in the past six games. Two of those goals came in Tuesday night’s 2-1 win against Sassuolo, which helped his team get to the European League spot in Seria A.

Despite his fine form, however, Ibrahimovic hasn’t heard back from Milan’s brass about a potential contract extension.

“I still have three games, still 10 days, nobody said anything to me, and I don’t expect anything else,” said Ibrahimovic after Sassuolo game via Sky Sport Italia. “There are things that we cannot control, but that seem strange to me, but we are doing great things.”

Most earlier reports suggested that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will leave Milan after his contract expires and return to native Sweden. Ibrahimovic became a minority owner of the Allsvenskan side Hammarby in 2019, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he ends his career with the club.

Ibrahimovic joined Milan for his second stint in December, after previously playing two years in MLS with LA Galaxy. Since arriving in Italy, he played 17 games in all competitions, scoring a total of eight goals and contributing with four assists.

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Swedish striker and former LA Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic might return home in order to finish his playing career. At least that’s the scenario Jesper Jansson, sporting director of Allsvenskan side Hammarby, hopes to see.

Back in 2019, Ibrahimovic bought 23.5 percent of Hammarby and remains invested in the club. He also used the recent Seria A suspension to work out with the club in order to maintain fitness. Jansson now believes that wearing Hammarby’s jersey might be the next step for the 38-year-old striker.

“Probably, I think so. But only Zlatan knows,” Jansson told Swedish media outlet Expressen when asked whether Ibrahimovic would be willing to play for Hammarby next season. “At the moment he hasn’t said anything about it, and I certainly don’t have to tell him that we want him here.”

Jansson also explained that he doesn’t expect former Sweden international to make the decision anytime soon, although the club “would like this idea very much.”

After seeing out his deal with Galaxy last year, Zlatan Ibrahimovic decided to return to Europe, signing a short-term deal with AC Milan. And although Ibrahimovic saw a successful start of his second stint with Italian giants, scoring four times in 10 games, there are doubts whether he will remain in the club past this season. Milan is currently rebuilding, and would reportedly like to turn to younger players as part of the process.

Ibrahimovic himself recently admitted that he isn’t sure whether he will stay in Italy, and said that he doesn’t rule out playing again in his native Sweden.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has a new club. The former Los Angeles Galaxy star reportedly accepted the offer from Seria A side Milan, and the two sides will finalize the deal in the next few days.

Ibrahimovic will ink a six-month contract, which will have an option for one more year. This will be the second stint with Milas for the Swedish striker, as he already played for the club between 2010 and 2012.

In the past weeks, Ibrahimovic was courted by several European clubs, including Premier League side Everton However, the 38-year-old opted to return to Italy and try to help his former club. Milan is currently 11th in Seria A, being 21 points behind their cross-town rivals Inter in the first place.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic had success when he last played in Milan, scoring 56 goals in 85 games. He also helped the team win their last Seria A title alongside the Italian Super Cup trophy.

Ibrahimovic made his last professional appearance in October when he scored a goal for Galaxy in their 5-3 defeat to LAFC in MLS Western Conference semifinals. He spent two years in MLS, scoring 53 goals in 58 games while also dishing 18 assists.

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Despite leaving Manchester United more than a year ago, LA Galaxy’s star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic still closely follows his former club. As a matter of fact, he is so fond of Man Utd that he recently decided to offer them help in the wake of Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez departures.

Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Ibrahimovic discussed his form in 2019 and said that he could still play in English Premier League at a high level even at the age of 37. He then jokingly sent a message to Manchester to contact him if they need some help on attack.

“I could play easily in the Premier League, so if United need me, I’m here,” – said Ibrahimovic. “But Galaxy has me, so I’m sorry.”

Ibrahimovic then reiterated that he is focused on Galaxy and making an impact in MLS.

“Nah, I did my job in Europe. I enjoyed it, I have 33 trophies that I brought with me here and hopefully, I can get something here,” – he added. “And then we will see where that adventure finishes.”

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is having another impressive MLS season in 2019, having scored 13 goals and provided three assists in 16 games played. His Galaxy is currently sitting at the fourth place in Western Conference with 13-3-11 record. 

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Finishing the 2018 MLS season with 22 goals in 27 matches, Zlatan Ibrahimovic proved that LA Galaxy made the right move when they lured him to the United States from Manchester United. But, if Galaxy wants to keep Ibrahimovic in 2018, the club will have to make some effort.

During the end-of-season meetings, Ibrahimovic told reporters that there is an interest for his services from European clubs, but that his priority is Galaxy. The 37-year-old striker also said that he would stay in MLS if LA meets his “wishes and demands.”

“I have some wishes and demands which [are] simple things,” – said Ibrahimovic. “There is interest in Europe, but my priority is Galaxy. They have wishes, I have wishes, but I’m optimistic, and I’m positive.“

“If I belong to Galaxy, I am a Galaxy player. If I belong to one club, I give my attention to one club, so I am here,” – he added.

It is believed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s “wishes and demands” include a bigger salary, considering the fact that he is only earning $1.5 million a year according to his current contract. However, if LA Galaxy wants to boost his pay, the team will have to say goodbye to one of their designated players; Giovani dos Santos, Jonathan dos Santos or Romain Alessandrini.

The good news for Galaxy fans is that the team is already working on a new contract with Ibrahimovic, with president Chris Klein saying that the initial talks have been “promising.”

“What he did this year is certainly well documented,” – said Klein. “He wants to win and we want to win with him. Hopefully, we can come to a resolution that is good for both sides.“

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