Zlatan Ibrahimovic signs new one-year deal at AC Milan

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed a new contract at Milan following the club's 2021-22 Scudetto triumph last season.

Avignyan MukhopadhyayJuly 20, 2022 at 07:25 AM2 min read
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed a new contract at Milan following the club's 2021-22 Scudetto triumph last season.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed a new contract at Milan following the club's 2021-22 Scudetto triumph. The 40-year-old has been a key player for the Rossoneri since returning to San Siro for a second spell in January 2020, and head coach Stefano Pioli will be able to call upon the forward once again next season.

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Ibrahimovic officially became a free agent on June 30, and speculation had been raging over his future following the revelation that he had been playing without an anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee for the previous six months.

The veteran forward is not expected to return to full fitness until 2023, but that hasn't deterred Milan from bringing him back to the club for another full campaign.

Ibrahimovic has committed to a new 12-month deal at Milan, which will expire on June 30, 2023.

That agreement will reportedly see the Sweden international pocket €1.5 million in wages, which could rise if he hits performance-based targets.

Milan have released an official statement confirming fresh terms for Ibrahimovic, which reads: "AC Milan is pleased to announce the renewal of Zlatan Ibrahimović's contract until June 30, 2023.

"The Swedish forward will continue to wear the number 11 shirt."

Fitness problems prevented Ibrahimovic from featuring in Pioli's starting XI regularly last season, but he did still manage to rack up 27 appearances across all competitions.

23 of those outings came in Serie A as he scored eight goals during Milan's run to a first title in 11 years, while he also took on leadership responsibilities in the dressing room as the eldest member of the squad.

Avignyan Mukhopadhyay

Avignyan Mukhopadhyay was a football writer at Sportz Point, where he provided insightful match analyses, tactical breakdowns, and in-depth coverage of the game. His passion for football and attention to detail brought engaging content to fans, making complex strategies and player performances easier to understand.

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