Ibrahimovic set for AC Milan presentation on January 3

The 38-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimovic will undergo his medical on Thursday, January 2 and will hold his AC Milan first press conference the following day.

Published : Dec 31, 2019 11:40 IST

Ibrahimovic left Los Angeles Galaxy last month after a two-year stay having scored 52 goals in 56 games, allowing to sign with another side for free.
Ibrahimovic left Los Angeles Galaxy last month after a two-year stay having scored 52 goals in 56 games, allowing to sign with another side for free.
lightbox-info

Ibrahimovic left Los Angeles Galaxy last month after a two-year stay having scored 52 goals in 56 games, allowing to sign with another side for free.

Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be officially presented as an AC Milan player on January 3, the Italian club confirmed.

Ibrahimovic returns to the side on a six-month deal, promising to help rescue the struggling Serie A outfit’s season.

The 38-year-old will undergo his medical on Thursday, January 2 and will hold his first press conference the following day.

ALSO READ | Zlatan Ibrahimovic rejoins AC Milan

“AC Milan announces that Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s press conference is scheduled for Friday January 3rd at Casa Milan at 10 am.” (0900GMT),” they said in a statement on Monday.

The six-month deal is reported to be worth around 3.5 million Euros ($3.9 million) plus bonuses, with the option of a further year.

It will mark the Swede’s second stint with Milan, seven years after he left for Paris Saint-Germain.

He played for the Rossoneri from 2010-2012 scoring 56 goals in 85 appearances and helped the club win its 18th and last league title in 2011.

WATCH | Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to Milan

One of the most successful clubs in the world, AC Milan is 11th in the table just seven points above relegation.

“I’m coming back to a club I hugely respect and to the city of Milan I love,” the former Sweden forward said after the announcement of his return.

“I’ll fight together with my teammates to change the course of this season. I will do everything to make it happen.”

Milan has come up short in its attacking options with just 16 goals in 17 games so far this term.

Ibrahimovic left Los Angeles Galaxy last month after a two-year stay having scored 52 goals in 56 games, allowing to sign with another side for free.

ALSO READ | Dortmund signs Haaland from RB Salzburg

He had previously won three league titles with Inter Milan, and two with Juventus, which were revoked following the match-fixing scandal.

Milan’s first game after the winter break will be at home against Sampdoria on January 6.

Ibrahimovic started his career at Malmo in his native Sweden.

He went on to play for Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, Milan, PSG and Manchester United, winning trophies with all these clubs but never the Champions League.

Sign in to unlock all user benefits
  • Get notified on top games and events
  • Save stories to read later
  • Access to comment on every story
  • Sign up / manage to our newsletters with a single click
  • Get notified by email for early bird access to discounts & offers to our products
Sign in

Comments

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide to our community guidelines for posting your comment