Zlatan Ibrahimovic Shares Cryptic Message Amid Potential AC Milan Return After Meeting Owner

AC Milan is struggling to rise after a disappointing October. The team hit the desperation button by now, trying hard to bring back their former legendary player, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Swedish star, who officially retired at the end of last season, has been in constant touch with the club about a potential return. Milan’s owner, Gerry Cardinale, met with the 42-year-old on Monday as he returned to Italy for the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. Soon after the meeting, the Swedish legend shared a cryptic message on his social media handle, exciting the fans. 

Ibrahimovic and Cardinale, who is also the owner of RedBird Capital, have met on previous occasions as well. However, even now, the official confirmation of Ibrahimovic’s return to AC Milan is still pending. Does the renowned striker’s strange tweet signal his much-anticipated comeback?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaves netizens puzzled!

To discuss his comeback, Ibrahimovic met Cardinale for two hours, as per Sky Italy. Even after their recent discussion, his return to the club remains uncertain. Nonetheless, soon after the meeting, Ibrahimovic took to his social media handle and tweeted, “Tic tac tic tac.” Presently, it is too early to predict if this cryptic message from the soccer legend is a green signal.

The soccer world looks to decipher what Ibrahimovic meant by his mysterious message. Some believe it could be a sign that the Swedish star was about to announce his return to the Italian club. His return would be a vital moment in his legendary career. The striker has made a tremendous impact on every club he has played for, including AC Milan.

The Italian club wants to re-sign Ibrahimovic as soon as possible, even though his role at AC Milan has not yet been fully decided. At the moment, the ‘Rossoneri’ is considering an institutional or operational role for him. Moreover, the soccer legend has already clarified that he does not want to return to just be a brand ambassador. 

Things may alter for the Swedish star

If the soccer legend makes his comeback, the partnership between him and AC Milan’s owner could extend beyond the club. The 42-year-old is reportedly set to become a partner in RedBird Capital. Moreover, he would also participate in some of the organization’s investments in media, sports, and entertainment. It would help Zlatan to establish himself as a successful athlete turned investor, similar to Shaquille O’Neal. 

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These changes would indeed be advantageous to both parties, as the former striker’s experience as a professional footballer could benefit RedBird Capital. Currently, the company is looking forward to expanding its portfolio, and Ibrahimovic, with his vast experience, including in MLS, is the right choice for them. Moreover, there are no financial issues for Cardinale to coordinate with Ibrahimovic, which increases the chances of his return. Do you think that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will come back to AC Milan? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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