Ibrahimovic to play on past 41 after extending Milan contract
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 [July 19, 2022]
(Reuters) - Evergreen AC Milan
striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stay at the Serie A champions beyond
his 41st birthday after agreeing a one-year contract extension, the
club said on Monday.
Details of the contract were not released, but a source close to the
deal said the Swede has accepted a reduced salary given he will be
unable to play until 2023 after undergoing surgery on his left knee
in May..
"AC Milan is pleased to announce the renewal of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's
contract until June 30, 2023," Milan said in a short statement. "The
Swedish forward will continue to wear the number 11 shirt."
Ibrahimovic, Sweden's all-time top scorer with 62 goals, returned to
his former club Milan in January 2020 after leaving Major League
Soccer team LA Galaxy.
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AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the warm up before the match
REUTERS/Alberto Lingria/File Photo
Although his second stint at the Italian side has
been riddled with injuries, Ibrahimovic has made 74 appearances and
scored 36 goals in all competitions since his return, helping Milan
win their first Serie A title in 11 years last term.
(Reporting by Peter Hall and Silvia Recchimuzzi; Editing by Ken
Ferris)
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