Ibrahimovic himself did not think that stepping out on the Dacia Arena and scoring against the home team Udinese on March 18 was his last match in AC Milan's shirt and possibly a 3-year football career. The Swedish striker won the penalty in the 24th + 45th minute, setting a record for the oldest player to score in Serie A although in the end, AC Milan still accepted a 4-1 defeat.
Ibrahimovic is the oldest player to score in Serie A.
Ibrahimovic played 76 minutes against Udinese and then left the field, but constant injuries did not allow him to return again, not giving him the opportunity to increase the number of goals past the milestone of 573 , including 62 goals for the Swedish team and 511 goals for the clubs he joined in 988 professional appearances over the past 24 years.
Ibrahimovic: "AC Milan is always in my heart".
Ibrahimovic's contract with AC Milan is valid until the end of the 2022-2023 season and he expects the termination clause to take effect immediately after the night of 4-6. Once denied that it was difficult to give up football, but the image of Zlatan Ibrahimovic tearfully announcing his retirement moved the sports world. Fans at the San Siro said their goodbyes to the 41-year-old Swedish striker ahead of the club's final game, although he was unable to play as expected.
Ibra's tearful farewell day.
Referring to two periods with AC Milan, Ibrahimovic choked: "The first time I came, you gave me happiness and the second time, you gave me love. I would like to thank my family and those close to me for all the patience and acceptance.
I want to thank my second family, AC Milan. The players, the coaches and the staff, the directors, for the opportunity they gave me. The fans welcomed me with open arms and I will be a Milanista for the rest of my life. It's time to say goodbye to football. Forza Milan!"
“Forza Milan”
Ibrahimovic's professional career began at Malmo club in his home country of Sweden in 1999, before he moved on to play for Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, PSG, Man United and LA Galaxy. He returned to Milan in 2020 and with "Rossonerri" lifted the Serie A championship trophy in 2022 after the first time since 11 years earlier.
Ibrahimovic's football farewell moment.
Ibrahimovic is Sweden's all-time leading scorer with 62 goals in 122 matches. He left the national team in 2016 and just returned after 5 years. Recent injuries have kept this star out of the final stages of AC Milan's season.
Ibrahimovic became a legend in his short period with PSG.
Once declared "not one to give up" and vowed to continue playing, but now, Ibrahimovic has decided to hang up his boots, putting an end to one of the most impressive playing careers in world football history. .
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's career
Malmo (1999-2001) – 47 games, 18 goals
Ajax (2001-2004) – 110 games, 48 goals
Juventus (2004-2006) – 92 games, 26 goals
Inter Milan (2006-2009) – 117 games, 66 goals
Barcelona (2009-2010) – 46 games, 22 goals
AC Milan (2010-2012) – 85 matches, 56 goals
Paris Saint-Germain (2012-2016) – 180 games, 156 goals
Man United (2016-2018) -53 games, 29 goals
LA Galaxy (2018-2019) – 58 games, 53 goals
AC Milan (2020-2023) – 78 matches, 37 goals
Sweden: 122 matches, 62 goals
Source NLDO – Photo: Reuters
