Zlatan Ibrahimovic is seemingly getting closer to a return but there are still a few things for AC Milan to figure out. The Swede, meanwhile, has made it clear what the role needs to be for him to return.
Ibrahimovic retired at the end of last season after missing a good chunk of the campaign with injury struggles. Since then, Italian newspapers haven’t stopped talking about his potential comeback and this morning, this was highlighted once again.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport (see photo below), Milan are ready to welcome him back to the club. During the visit in September, Ibrahimovic chatted with Pioli and his old teammates, also meeting with the CEO Giorgio Furlani as well as owner Gerry Cardinale. And everyone agrees: his return would be invaluable.
Ibrahimovic has made four demands clear for the return: 1) He wants to be a leader in the locker room and at Milanello. 2) The role cannot be just a front, he wants to have an impact. 3) He wants to continue with his other business commitments as well, finding a good balance. 4) He doesn’t want a say on the mercato.
It remains to be seen if an agreement can be struck. One thing that needs to be ironed out is demand number three, as Milan want him to be as focused as possible on club duties.
