La Stampa: Ibrahimovic contract renewal could hinge on World Cup qualification

A contract renewal with Milan could depend on how Zlatan Ibrahimovic fares on international duties with Sweden, a report claims.

Ibrahimovic made an emphatic return to the national team earlier in 2022 following a five-year period of retirement, in a bid to help Sweden qualify for the 2022 World Cup.

La Stampa (via MilanNews) report that his World Cup qualifying campaign with the national team could actually affect his status with Milan. Qualifying for Qatar could prove key to his renewal with the Rossoneri.

The 40-year-old continues to defy the odds by maintaining such a high quality when he’s on the pitch. That has been a limiting factor this season, however, with Ibrahimovic bogged down by regular injury woes.

He’s managed eight goals from 22 appearances in all competitions this season, leaving Milan with a dilemma as to whether or not he is worth renewing, also taking into consideration his high wage demands.