Ibrahimovic-Milan: renewal depends on four conditions
AC Milan failed to win against Fiorentina but Zlatan Ibrahimovic once again was one of the best players on the pitch.
In Fiorentina-AC Milan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 60th goal for the Rossoneri but it was later cancelled by VAR. A controversial decision that was followed by an even more when referee Gianpaolo Calvarese awarded a penalty to Fiorentina. Despite the underwhelming end result Zlatan once again was one of the best on the pitch showing that age for him is just a number.
The 38-year-old striker has been a protagonist in every match so far. Ibra’s contract with Milan expires at the end of the season but the Rossoneri don’t have the luxury to let such a player go. That’s why the renewal would be the next logical step for the management. According to Tuttosport (via MilanLive.it), the contract extension will go through a thorough analysis.
In particular, the management must take into consideration four fundamental conditions for this scenario. First of all the physical state of the Swede: optimal so far, but it will still be necessary to take into account that Zlatan turns 39 on October.
From there, will be assessed the general performance in the remaining games and his motivations. Even if Milan decide to focus on him again for next season, Ibrahimovic could always favor a retirement. Just as the decision could also pass from the club’s objectives and its projects, such as the purchase campaign that will be done in the summer.
Meanwhile, Stefano Pioli did not miss the opportunity yesterday to highlight the importance of Ibrahimovic within the group: “Being a young team, having an example of such determination, ambition and perfection, it can only do us good“. Then explaining his direct relationship with Ibra: “There is absolute respect between us. Ibra is a great professional and rightly he often says: “I am a player, you are the coach“.
There is a feeling, therefore, between the parties: “There is a great esteem, there is mutual trust and this is important. Because if there is no respect and trust, you as coach can tell the players what you want, but they won’t follow you“, says Pioli. And who knows, concludes Tuttosport, Ibrahimovic may be an ally of Pioli when the club considers the new coach at the end of the season.
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