Zlatan Ibrahimović Likely to Leave AC Milan Amid Rumours of Falling Out

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimović is likely to leave AC Milan at the end of the current Serie A season, amid reports that his relationship with the club's hierarchy is 'no longer what it was'.


The 38-year-old returned to the fashion capital of the world in January - eight years after leaving San Siro - after spending two seasons in MLS, where he was a regular, potent goalscorer for LA Galaxy.


But the Swede's return to Milan hasn't delivered the kind of goal returns or form that both parties had hoped for, and recent speculation has linked Ibrahimović with a move back to his native Sweden.


Ibrahimvoic has scored three goals for Milan in eight Serie A games

Now, Gazzetta dello Sport (via Football Italia) have added further weight to a possible departure, reporting that Ibrahimović has voiced - and led - the squad's frustrations with how CEO Ivan Gazidis is running the Serie A giants.


The report hints that the pair's relationship is not the same as it was in January, and the chances of a contract extension at San Siro are now considered 'remote'.


Gazzetta suggest Hammarby as his next destination, which seems plausible when you consider Ibrahimović owns shares in the club, and trained with them during the coronavirus lockdown. Bologna have also been mentioned as a possible destination, but a return to Sweden does appear to be the most logical next step.


Currently sidelined with a calf injury, Ibrahimović may still have some work to do before he leaves Milan - as they look to overcome recent struggles to secure a place in next season's Europa League.


Ibrahimovic trained with Swedish side Hammarby during the coronavirus pandemic

The Rossoneri take on Lecce in their first Serie A game, which will be their first since March, and victory is required if Milan want to close the three-point gap to Napoli, who currently occupy the last qualification spot.


Forward planning is required, though, with Ibrahimović's potential successor coming in the form of out-of-favour Real Madrid striker Luka Jović. The Serb has endured a nightmare spell in the Spanish capital after joining from Eintracht Frankfurt, and is claimed to have given the 'green light' to a move.


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