Zlatan Ibrahimović announces retirement from professional football at age 41

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

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4th Jun 2023, 10:56pm
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has played for some of the world’s biggest teams including AC Milan, Barcelona and Manchester United. (Getty Images)Zlatan Ibrahimovic has played for some of the world’s biggest teams including AC Milan, Barcelona and Manchester United. (Getty Images)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has played for some of the world’s biggest teams including AC Milan, Barcelona and Manchester United. (Getty Images) | Getty Images
Zlatan Ibrahimović made his debut in 1999 and finally called time on his career in 2023

Zlatan Ibrahimović has retired from football aged 41.

The Swedish great confirmed his retirement following AC Milan’s final game of the Serie A season on Sunday, 4 June. The legendary striker made the announcement on the San Siro pitch following his club’s final game of the Serie A season.

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“The time has arrived to say goodbye,” the Sweden international told the crowd. Zlatan made his debut for Malmo in 1999.

Since 2019 he has played for AC Milan scoring 34 goals in 64 appearances. It was his second spell with the Italian football giants.

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