Following AC Milan’s 3-1 win over Hellas Verona on Sunday, Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced his retirement. The club had previously announced that a brief ceremony would be held to bid farewell to the Swedish footballer.
At San Siro, in front of the Rossoneri fans, an emotional Ibrahimovic said: “I feel like I can’t breathe, but it’s OK. This stadium holds so many memories and emotions. The first time I arrived here, they brought me happiness; The second time, love. I want to thank my family and loved ones for their patience.”
“I want to thank my second family. To the players, the coach and the whole team for the trust they placed in me. I want to express my gratitude to the managers for the opportunity they gave me. And last but not least, I want to give a sincere thank you to all of you, the fans. I was welcomed with open arms and will be a Milanist all my life. It’s time to say goodbye to football, but not to you. It’s too difficult, there are too many emotions. If they are lucky, we will meet again here. Forza Milan and goodbye!” he concluded.
In his professional career, the 41-year-old has played for Malmö FF, Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, LA Galaxy and Manchester United. Ibrahimovic retires being the top scorer in Swedish football history, with 62 goals in 121 international matches.
