In June 2023, Zlatan Ibrahimovic ended his playing career at the age of 41. Six months later, the Swedish giant made its return to the world of football as special advisor to the majority shareholder of AC Milan, RedBird.
Could he one day become a coach? “I don’t see a future in this position.he responds during an interview given to Sports Illustrated. You have to cover so many areas, find ideas and solutions, prepare and follow matches, coach. We work day and night. A year as a coach would seem like ten to me. It’s too much work for me, it doesn’t appeal to me. »
Zlatan, “the boss” of AC Milan
Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not want his life to constantly revolve around football. “Do you see my gray hair? They appeared after a week of work as a coach. The life of a coach lasts up to 12 hours a day. You have absolutely no free time. My role is to make the connection, to be a leader from the top and to ensure that the structure and the organization work. I have to make sure everyone stays vigilant.”had already explained the former Paris Saint-Germain striker in The Athletic.
After 14 days in Serie A, AC Milan only occupies seventh place in the standings, twelve units behind the leader, Atalanta. In September, the Scandinavian detailed his role, with the modesty that characterizes him.
“I’m in charge, I’m the boss and everyone works for me,” he confided to the
Gazetta dello Sport.
