Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to AC Milan: “I can’t wait.”
Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to Milan: "Can't wait"
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is returning to AC Milan. At a very delicate moment for the fate of the Rossoneri season, defeated in the league and one step away from elimination from the Champions League, è finally came the white smoke for the return of the charismatic leader to Milanello. Confirming the news è was the same companyà found by Gerry Cardinale, with a note circulated on Monday.
"RedBird Capital Partners,” the statement read, “announced today the appointment of Zlatan Ibrahimovic as an Operating Partner for its investment portfolio in the Sports, Media and Entertainment sectors. In this capacity, he will also serve as Senior Advisor to the Ownership and Senior Management of AC Milan.
The former Malmoe forward will therefore be in contact with the team and with Stefano Pioli, with whom è he is on excellent terms. The news had been anticipated by Ibra himself to the 'Financial Times' Ibrahimovic: "RedBird has collaborated with some of the world's greatest athletes, teams and business figures to create activities with meaning and impact. I look forward to contributing to their activities by investing in their sports, media and entertainment activities".
Cardinale is also looking forward to it: "What makes Ibra an absolute winner is not just physical talent, but a high intellect and a great entrepreneurial spirit". Paolo Scaroni, president of the Via Aldo Rossi club, added in turn: "Ibra embodies what it means to be a champion. During his time at the club, we have all seen his work ethic, determination and relentless pursuit of success".
