Returning to competition on Sunday after a long knee injury, Zlatan Ibrahimovic made an astonishing confession about one of his teammates.
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Away from the field for many months due to a knee injury, Zlatan Ibrahimovic signed his return to competition with AC Milan on Sunday. The Swedish striker came into play for the last quarter of an hour of the match of the 24th day of Serie A won against Atalanta Bergamo (2-0), at San Siro. At the final whistle, the 41-year-old pyrotechnician gave his reaction to his long-awaited comeback and in particular spoke about the contractual situation of one of his teammates, which has not yet been settled by the leadership of the Rossoneri.
“Does he also want me to give him my house?”
Interviewed by DAZN, the Malmö native spoke about the future of Rafael Leao, whose current contract ends in June 2024 and whom the Lombardy club wishes to extend. In a punchline of which he alone has the secret, the former center forward of Paris Saint-Germain reveals that he has made a financial effort to allow the Portuguese goleador to revise his emoluments upwards. “The extension of Leao with Milan? I lowered my salary to give him more money! Does he also want me to give him my house?”
AC Milan director Ricky Massara: “We are working to extend Olivier Giroud and Rafa Leão’s contracts, talks are on”.
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The sporting director of AC Milan, Frederic Massara, has confirmed the intentions of the Italian champion 2022 regarding the ex-Lillois, author this season of 9 goals in 32 matches in all competitions including 8 goals in 23 matches. Series A. “We are working to extend the contracts of Olivier Giroud and Rafa Leao, discussions are ongoing. We want them both to stay here at the club. We are in negotiation.” If the good news is formalized in the coming weeks, Zlatan Ibrahimovic will have brought his stone to the building.
