Half a year ago, Messi's future was still a topic of conversation among fans, but Ibrahimovic announced his retirement, which shocked people. However, time flew by and six months later, the Milan club announced that Ibrahimovic was back as a senior advisor and managing partner.
While fans are still reminiscing about his farewell on the pitch, the Zlatan King is back.
Ibrahimovic began his football career in 1999 with his rise from the ranks of Malmo to the first team, and has since played for clubs such as Jafu, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, Milan, Paris, Manchester United and LA Galaxy.
It wasn't until 2020 that he returned to Milan again, until he officially retired in 2023. In his career, Ibrahimovic made 941 appearances and scored 555 goals and 226 assists for club and country, averaging 0.0 goals per game83 pcs.
Although his personal accolades are not prominent, winning only 12 Swedish Footballer of the Year and 1 FIFA Golden Foot Award, he is known for his repeated fairy balls and has won the FIFA Puskas Award.
His performances at Euro 2004 such as the scorpion tail swing and the ultra-long-range barb against Joe Hart have become valuable historical treasures in football.
At the same time, Ibrahimovic has also attracted attention for his astonishing remarks, he once supported Messi to belittle Ronaldo, and also beat opponents and scolded coaches. He also prides himself on not having a tryout, refusing Arsene Wenger's request for a tryout.
To those who questioned his lack of the World Cup and the Ballon d'Or, he also responded without fear: "It should be the other way around, the World Cup and the Ballon d'Or are missing me. While some laughed at his lack of international accolades, others admired his masculinity and true temperament.