AC Milan discussing sensational return for Zlatan Ibrahimovic! Role lined up for retired Swedish striker

The enigmatic 41-year-old hung up his boots at the end of last season as injuries finally caught up with him. The curtain came down on his remarkable career while in Italy, with a second Serie A title-winning spell being enjoyed with the Rossoneri.

Ibrahimovic was recently spotted back in Milan ahead of a Champions League clash with Newcastle, and Calciomercato reports that talks have been held between the former Sweden international and club owner Gerry Cardinale regarding a possible role for him.

Milan are eager to bring Ibrahimovic’s experience and character on board – as someone that knows all about the pressures of performing under the brightest of spotlights and a figure capable of bridging the divide between the dressing room and dugout.

There have been suggestions that – following the departure of club legend Paolo Maldini over the summer – Ibrahimovic could be handed a role as team manager, allowing him to work alongside head coach Stefano Pioli. Ibrahimovic will not be rushing into a decision, as he seeks greater clarity over the structure of the club and what his new role would entail, but further meetings are planned for either November or December.