Ivan Gazidis: The difficulty of seducing Ibrahimovic to AC Milan. Page all

KOMPAS.com – The continuation of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s career at AC Milan remains unclear.

Many rumors say that Ibrahimovic will stay at the club nicknamed Rossoneri. The player also said he felt comfortable at AC Milan.

However, all these statements are just rumors if there is no black and white.

AC Milan CEO Ivan Gazidis also confirmed that there was no written agreement between the team and the players.

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“We have not communicated about the extension of the contract,” said Ivan Gazidis. Soccer Italy.

“All this is not only a decision of the club, but also of the player.”

The signal from AC Milan to keep the 39-year-old forward is so strong.

“He is a special player with extraordinary quality and great intelligence,” said Ivan Gazidis.

“That combination gave him great strength in everything he did.”

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On the other hand, he also revealed how difficult it was to propose to the former Barcelona and Ajax Amsterdam star in 2019.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic even turned down an offer from the Rossoneri.

“You tried to sign Ibrahimovic in January 2019, but he said no because the story with LA Galaxy is not over,” he explained.

“Ibra makes the team improve because he challenges everyone to give everything and this challenge is accepted by all the players.”

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In addition to the Ibrahimovic issue, Ivan Gazidis also explained the criteria for the players targeted in the January 2021 transfer window.

“This team is a fragile organism, with many ingredients, there is a magical balance to maintain. The choice has to be consistent.”

“For example, personalities emerge, like Pierre Kalulu. He is ready to play because he has worked hard.”

“You have to choose the right person and not hire someone just to do it. Paolo Maldini (AC Milan manager) is sensitive and smart, so he knows how to maintain this balance,” he said.