After signing a new contract, Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he was physically and mentally ready to lead AC Milan back into the elite ranks of the Italian Serie A.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has declared that he wants to bring AC Milan back to its habitat as the top team in Italian Serie A after signing a new contract at the San Siro.
Ibrahimovic scored ten goals in 18 appearances for Rossoneri after returning to the club on a six-month contract, last January.
Bomber The 38-year-old went through a difficult campaign for the 2019/20 edition due to the disruption of the coronavirus pandemic, but was able to help Stefano Pioli’s men win more points than other Serie A teams afterlockdown.
Milan technical director Paolo Maldini revealed that the club had prioritized tying the Swedish legend with a new contract ahead of next season when asked about the former Inter Milan striker’s future last week.
“We are working hard to reach an agreement,” Maldini told a news conference.
“We will start the season in 20 days, we know that we have a short time to prepare and our plan is to close the deal with Ibra immediately,” he explained.
Ibrahimovic landed in Italy again on Saturday, joining Pioli’s squad for the pre-season agenda. He later confirmed that he would be a Milan member for at least another season.
“I am happy, I am finally at home. I am here to bring results, not only to be a mascot. I want to bring Milan back to its habitat,” said the veteran.
“Compared to last year, I have the opportunity to start the season from scratch. I am physically in very good shape,” he explained.
Goal learned that the former Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain forward will commit to another 12 months for Milan, which will cost him € 7 million in wages.
Ibrahimovic’s performance really boosted the pace of Milan who managed to seal the top six positions and they now hope to press and fight to return to the Champions League.
Rossoneri still waiting for publication regarding next season’s schedule, but they have three test matches against Novara, Monza and Vicenza in the next few weeks.
A new contract for Ibrahimovic has been Milan’s focus in recent days, and finally the player is willing to continue with the service.
“Naturally we have plans B, C even D. We have priorities, and our priority is Ibrahimovic,” said Maldini.
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