Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the veteran striker, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 41. During a farewell ceremony after AC Milan’s 3-1 win over Verona, Ibrahimovic bid an emotional goodbye to the game.
“The time has arrived to say goodbye”.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic told the San Siro crowd
He expressed gratitude towards Milan fans for their love and support, stating that he will be a Milanista for life. Ibrahimovic played a crucial role in Milan’s resurgence, helping them win the Serie A title last season.
Throughout his career, he won numerous league titles in different countries but his only major European trophy was the 2017 Europa League with Manchester United. The announcement came after a season plagued by injuries, limiting his appearances for Milan.
Despite the setbacks, Ibrahimovic leaves behind an illustrious career with 511 goals scored and two Serie A titles won during his second spell at Milan. He also remains Sweden’s all-time top scorer with 62 goals from 121 caps.