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It has been heavily speculated in the Italian media.
But now Zlatan Ibrahimovic is putting his foot down properly.
And fights back against the false rumors that are being spread.
Although Zlatan Ibrahimovic has left the successful playing career behind, he is still highly relevant. “Ibra” works within AC Milan’s organization as a consultant to the club’s management and owners.
Zlatan annoyed
Where Zlatan has great responsibility for the Serie A club’s long-term future plans. But now Ibrahimovic is really annoyed and is venting his great frustration.
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In recent times, there has been speculation that the head coach Stefano Pioli, who was previously a coach for Zlatan, hangs loose and could be fired. According to rumors in the Italian media, Milan wants to bring about a change and Juventus’ former successful coach Antonio Conte is the favorite to take over as the new head coach.
Ibrahimovic’s words
The Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the rumors provoked strong reactions from Zlatan, who does not at all understand where the information comes from. And the 42-year-old Swede has had no contact with Conte since 2016.
– Stefano Pioli is our coach and we are happy with him, Zlatan said in a statement before Milan’s 3-2 victory against Frosinone this weekend.
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Current Milan coach Pioli has also spoken out about his vulnerable situation and the pressure on him.
– The respect between me, the club and Zlatan is great. When the time is right, we will jointly make a decision, he said in Dazn over the weekend.
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Antonio Conte was recently spotted having dinner in Milan with his management staff. Which fueled speculation about a change of coach and that Zlatan wants to replace Pioli with the more star-studded coach name Conte.
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