How much was reduced to Milan Ibrahimovic, after having renewed the contract for a year

While still enjoying the Scudetto obtained after more than a decade, Milan had a clear objective and it was the renewal of striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Swede is a fundamental piece in the team led by Stefano Pioli, for whom his continuity had been expressly requested, although the management had had to modify some contractual conditions, which they had left in pause the answer.

Since that afternoon the city of Milan has returned to being the capital of Italian football, with the advantage of two points over the classic rival Inter, the image of consecration it had to do with Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrating the title at 40.

The Swede had returned to the Italian club in early 2020, having conquered the United States during his time at the Los Angeles Galaxy, and with the promise of winning titles again at the club he loved. Upon his arrival in Italy, Zlatan launched: “I’ve always said this is my home. I can’t wait to see the fans at San Siro to jump for joy.”.

And the controversial striker didn’t disappoint. converted 17 goals for a team that has signed a return to the Champions League after seven years of absence, and that ended the season as an escort at Inter, cut off with the hegemony of Juventus. Zlatan had to wait another year, but in 2022 it was his turn to shout champion.

And now, with a Stefano Pioli more than settled in the position, Milan begins to arm themselves with two very specific objectives. The first concerns the aspiration to the bi-championship. The second, it happens to leave better feelings in the Champions League. For this, the Red-black He wants to strengthen the squad.

It is there that Zlatan returns as protagonist, whose continuity in Serie A had begun to be questioned. But after so many twists, a novel with a happy ending was over: Ibrahimovic has finally renewed his contract with Milan for another season.

The official announcement has already taken place through the networks of the Italian club, and the publication was accompanied by the following words: “Milan are happy to announce the renewal of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s contract until 30 June 2023. The Swedish striker will continue to wear the number 11 “.

The stainless forward, who will turn 41 in October, underwent surgery in May to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament, the one that had so complicated him at the end of last season. Despite this hard injury, which at least marginalizes him from the courts until next Januarythe Swede will continue to Milan.

And this decision would have passed at the express request of Pioli, the DT who two seasons ago received Zlatan with open arms. The coach understands that Ibrahimovic can contribute a lot from his leading role, as well as supporting the Frenchman. Olivier Giroud on the verge.

As for the details of the contract, it has emerged that Zlatan will sign for another season, with the possibility of an extra year. His previous contract meant an income of seven million euros net per season. But his new bond is far from those exorbitant figures.

As reported by the journalist Fabrizio Romano, specialized in the European transfer market, Ibrahimovic will go to collect fixed between 1 and 1.5 million euros. Various bonuses for individual and group goals could be added to this income. It all depends on the attacker.

For now, Milan has taken on the task of incorporating the Belgian Divock original, who will fight arm in arm with Giroud for a place in Stefano Pioli’s eleven. Ibrahimovic’s renewal is more about his interference in the locker room, since it will only take the field again next year.

Similarly, several Italian media outlets claim that Zlatan thinks long-term when it comes to his stay at Milan. After his retirement, which could come next year, the Swede would have thought of becoming leader of the Italian clubtherefore the love story between Ibrahimovic and Milan would still have several chapters.