Zlatan Ibrahimovic RETIRES from football with immediate effect, with the 41-year-old Swedish legend scrapping plans to play on as he says emotional goodbye to AC Milan
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic has retired from football with immediate effect
- He was due to leave AC Milan at the end of the season with his contract over
- After denying reports he would quit the sport, he’s now announced his exit
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed his retirement from football with immediate effect after his AC Milan contract ended.
Fans at the San Siro bid farewell to the Swedish striker ahead of his final game for the club, and while he said he was not going to retire, it now appears that the 41-year-old has changed his mind and quit the beautiful game.
Previous rumours had linked the football legend with a move to fellow Serie A side Monza, but Ibrahimovic has now decided to quit the sport entirely after leaving AC Milan.
Footage on Twitter revealed an extremely emotional man as he soaked up the atmosphere after announcing the end of his playing days.
Ibrahimovic played for both Milan clubs in a stellar career, but his recent years have been hit by injury.
The Sweden international became Serie A’s oldest ever goalscorer when he netted against Udinese in March.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has retired from football aged 41 after the end of his time at AC Milan
Home fans bid goodbye to the Swedish striker with a huge ‘GODbye’ sign at the San Siro
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