Zlatan Ibrahimovic: AC Milan striker planning talks with Serie A club over extending his contract
ByReuters
Updated 15/01/2021 at 12:09 GMT
Injury has disrupted Zlatan Ibrahimovic's campaign, but that has not deterred the veteran striker from believing he can still compete in one of Europe's top leagues into his 40s after a return of 10 Serie A goals from just six starts this season. He hopes to stay on at the San Siro beyond this summer.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Image credit: Getty Images
Despite turning 40 this year, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is thinking about extending his stay at AC Milan beyond this season with talks planned over a new contract, the Swede said on Friday.
Ibrahimovic joined Milan in December 2019, and signed a one-year extension last summer to carry on in Serie A for another season in 2020-21.
"As long as I'm fine, I'll go on," Ibrahimovic said in an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport. "My contract expires in June and we'll talk about it.
"I didn't want to get trapped in dead-end situations or even trap my club. That's why I signed up for six months on arrival and then renewed. I am for the freedom of choice."
Eyebrows were raised when Ibrahimovic returned to Serie A, where he had already played for Juventus, Inter Milan and his current side between 2004 and 2012, but the Swede insists he picked Milan for a reason.
"I chose Milan because it was the most difficult challenge," Ibrahimovic added.
With all due respect, I see Atalanta in the Champions League and Milan not - I have come to change this situation.
Scan me
Related Topics
Share this article
Advertisement
Advertisement