Veteran striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced he is retiring from football.
The 41-year-old speaking on Sunday at the San Siro pitch during an on-pitch ceremony following AC Milan’s 3-1 win over Verona, said it was time quit the game.
“It’s the moment to say goodbye to football, not just to you,” said Ibrahimovic on the San Siro pitch.
“There are too many emotions for me right now. Forza Milan and goodbye.”
Ibrahimovic had been expected to simply bid farewell to Milan fans after his departure from the seven-time European champions was announced on Saturday.
Zlatan has had a long, trophy-packed career and successful football career, but still the retirement announcement was unexpected.
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Ibrahimovic returned to Milan in late 2019, contributing greatly to the club’s resurgence to the top of Italian football, and helped them win the Scudetto last season.
“The first time I came here you gave me happiness, the second time you gave me love,” said Ibrahimovic.
“You welcomed me with open arms, you made me feel at home, I will be a Milanista for the rest of my life.”
The star won the 2017 Europa League with Manchester United, and other league titles in Italy, Spain, Netherlands and France.