Ibrahimovic retires after decorated 24-year career

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the boastful Swede who scored more than 500 goals in a decorated career spanning 24 years and seven countries, announced his retirement Sunday.

The 41-year-old ends his career with AC Milan, whom he helped win the Serie A title last season. He had two spells with the Rossoneri, winning the title in 2010-11 before returning to the club in December 2019. He also represented Malmo, Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and the LA Galaxy.

“The time has come to say goodbye to football, but not to you,” Ibrahimovic told the crowd at San Siro following Milan’s season-ending 3-1 win over Hellas Verona.

Tears in everyone’s eyes.

Zlatan is immense,

𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐈𝐙 ❤️🖤 pic.twitter.com/ZiCwzdWTZB

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN)