ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC may have played his last game in professional football with reports claiming the AC Milan striker has suffered a suspected Achilles injury.
The Swedish striker – who turns 39 in October – only signed a short-term deal with the Serie A side when he re-joined the club on a free transfer midway through the season.
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelinesCredit: AFP or licensors
And with his contract set to expire at the end of the campaign, his future not only at Milan, but in football is in doubt.
Taking to Twitter, SportMediaset journalist Pietro Balzano Prota said: “Bad injury for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
“Medical tests are expected but it could be a long stop.”
According to Sky Sports Italia via Marca, the former Manchester United marksman is feared to have ruptured his Achilles tendon.
They state that he suffered the injury during Milan training on Monday morning, with the player to now undergo medical tests where he and the club will discover the severity of the setback.
All signs point towards a lengthy spell on the sidelines for Ibrahimovic, with it remaining to be seen whether he will be fit to return this season.
The four-time Ligue 1 winner has chipped in with four goals and one assist in 10 games in all competitions for Milan this term.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s career timeline
MALMO – 1999-2001
- 18 goals in 47 games
AJAX – 2001-2004
- 48 goals in 110 games
- Eredivisie title (x2), KNVB Cup (x1), Johan Cruyff Shield (x1)
JUVENTUS – 2004-2006
- 26 goals in 92 games
- Serie A title (x2 both revoked due to Calciopoli scandal)
INTER MILAN – 2006-2009
- 66 goals in 117 games
- Serie A title (x3), Supercoppa Italiana (x2)
BARCELONA – 2009-2011
- 22 goals in 46 games
- La Liga (x1), Spanish Super Cup (x1), Uefa Super Cup (x1), Club World Cup (x1)
AC MILAN – 2010-2011 (loan)
- 21 goals in 41 games
- Serie A (x1)
AC MILAN – 2011-2012
- 35 goals in 44 games
- Supercoppa Italiana (x1)
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN – 2012-2016
- 156 goals in 180 games
- Ligue 1 title (x4), Coupe de France (x2), Coupe de la Ligue (x3), Trophee des Champions (x3)
MANCHESTER UNITED – 2016-2018
- 29 goals in 53 games
- Europa League (x1), EFL Cup (x1), Community Shield (x1)
LA GALAXY – 2018-2019
- 53 goals in 58 games
AC MILAN – 2020-
- Four goals in 10 games
It was claimed in March that Ibrahimovic was already thinking of hanging up his boots in the summer after becoming disillusioned at the San Siro.
Italian media stated that he could turn to management, while there has also been speculation that he could retire to become an agent alongside Mino Raiola.
Ibrahimovic recently found himself in hot water after taking his £1.6million custom Ferrari on an illegal drive in Stockholm after the Swedish Transport Agency revealed it had not been registered since March.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic faces fine for ILLEGAL drive in £1.6m custom Ferrari birthday gift before leaving Sweden for Italy
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
