‘I say goodbye to football’ – emotional Zlatan Ibrahimovic ends career at 41

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced his retirement from football, at the age of 41.

The Swedish superstar’s contract expires at the end of June and it will not be renewed following a season plagued by injuries, prompting him to end a remarkable and successful career.

Ibrahimovic arrived in Milan for his second spell with the club in early 2020, having won the Scudetto with them in 2011, and helped them win the title again last season.

“I say goodbye to football but not to you,” he said after being feted by the San Siro crowd after Milan’s 3-1 win over Hellas Verona in their season finale.

“So many memories and emotions inside this stadium,” Ibrahimovic added as he fought back the tears.

End of an era.Thanks, Zlatan.