Zlatan Ibrahimovic has retired from football at the age of 41, bringing to an end to a long, glittering 24-year career that kicked off in 1999.
🚨 BREAKING: Zlatan Ibrahimović has now decided to retire from professional football with immediate effect.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 4, 2023
Incredible player, incredible icon. 🦁👋🏻 pic.twitter.com/UwtqwsyUcZ
The Swede and now former AC Milan striker made the emotional announcement on Sunday at the San Siro after AC Milan played their last match of the 2022/2023 season.
Zlatan Ibrahimović:
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) June 4, 2023
"The time has arrived to say goodbye".
We will miss you, forever and 𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐈𝐙❤️🖤
Good luck in retirement 👏 pic.twitter.com/vF0w3kCKU9
The 41-year-old who played for top European clubs such as Manchester United, Barcelona, AC Milan, Inter Milan, PSG, and Ajax, scored 511 club goals, winning league titles in four countries and a total of 34 trophies.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s monstrous career comes to an end: 👇
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Footballtweet) June 4, 2023
🇸🇪 Malmö FF (1999-2001)
🇳🇱 Ajax (2001-2004)
🇮🇹 Juventus (2004-2006)
🇮🇹 Inter Milan (2006-2009)
🇪🇸 Barcelona (2009-2011)
🇮🇹 AC Milan (2010-2012)
🇫🇷 PSG (2012-2016)
🏴 Manchester United (2016-2018)
🇺🇸 LA Galaxy (2018-2020)… pic.twitter.com/wRluKeBuah
He also scored 62 international goals for Sweden’s national team, making him the nation’s all-time highest goal scorer.
👕 819 career apps
— 🎟️✈️🛏️ (@sportsbreakscom) June 4, 2023
⚽️ 493 goals
🅰️ 201 assists
🏆 34 trophies won
🥇 2013 Puskas winner
🇸🇪 Sweden’s all-time top scorer (62 goals in 122 caps).
6️⃣ The only player to score in the #UCL with six teams.
Enjoy your retirement, Zlatan Ibrahimović! 👏🐐
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