AC Milan will say an emotional goodbye to Zlatan Ibrahimovic after tonight’s game against Hellas Verona at San Siro, it has been confirmed.
MilanNews writes how it is 1255 days since his return to the club for a second spell back in December 2019, and he took a young squad by the hand in a difficult moment, transforming the fortunes of the club.
They have selected the eight most significant moments of his second spell with the Rossoneri, starting with the first goal after his return in the 2-0 win over Cagliari in Sardinia, when he and Rafael Leao started up front together and the Portuguese winger also scored.
Then there was the penalty that began the comeback against Juventus in a pivotal match of Pioli’s new era, which ended 4-2 to Milan. He scored a brace later that season in a 2-1 win over Sassuolo that secured a Europa League spot and was also followed by Pioli’s renewal, banishing the Rangnick rumours.
He scored a brace in the derby win against Antonio Conte’s Inter in the 2020-21 campaign, and then at the Stadio Maradona in a 3-1 win against Napoli, the first in 10 years in Naples.
His free-kick to shut down and respond to the provocations and insults of Roma fans in the 2-1 win at the Stadio Olimpico stands out, as does the bicycle kick in the 1-1 draw against Udinese last season.
Finally, when he took the record for being the oldest goal scorer in Serie A history despite the 3-1 defeat against Udinese, which would also be his last appearance.
That 4-2 vs Juve was one of the most enjoyable matches of all time for me as a Milan fan. Rebic with movements and Ibra with hold up play the way they dismantled Juve was class. And Sczeny telling Rebic to shut up as his team was ahead two goals was just beautiful karma in the end 😁