Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - Sports Service: Milan faced Hellas Verona tonight in the final week of Serie A in San Siro and won 3-1.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was injured and therefore did not participate in the game. However, the crowd at the San Siro, the club's management and his teammates bid him farewell.
The 41-year-old was in tears even before the game started, but after the game he was hugged by Paolo Maldini and continued to cry.
Struggling to fight back tears, he addressed the fans at the San Siro and surprisingly announced his retirement from football.
Ibra said: "There are so many memories and emotions in this stadium. The first time I arrived you made me feel happy, the second time you gave me love. I want to thank my family and everyone close to me for their patience. I want to thank I want to thank my second family. The players, the coach and the staff for the responsibility they gave me."
I will be Milanista for the rest of my life
I want to thank the managers for the opportunity they gave me. Last but not least, I want to thank you fans from the bottom of my heart. You welcomed me with open arms and I will be a Milanista for the rest of my life.
it's time to say goodbye
It's time to say goodbye to football, but not to you. It's so hard, there are so many emotions. I'll see you around if you're lucky. Forza Milan and goodbye."
Zlatan returned to Milan for the second season in January 2020. He has scored 93 goals in 163 games for Milan, who won the Serie A title with the Rossoneri last season. He also celebrated the championship in Italy with this team in the 2010-11 season.
During his football career, Ibrahimovic has played with different teams, making a total of 988 matches and winning 32 championships.