Zlatan Ibrahimovic marks 45th birthday with Ferrari F80 and renewed Milan influence | OneFootball

Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrated his 45th birthday by adding a Ferrari F80 to his garage, a suitably extravagant nod to his long-standing love of supercars.

According to Goal.com, the Swedish icon now serves as Senior Advisor to RedBird Capital and Gerry Cardinale, operating as a strategic consultant rather than a day-to-day Milan director. His remit bridges the club’s American ownership and the complexities of European football.

His involvement is deliberately hands-off, with influence felt in high-level calls such as appointing the head coach and sporting director. He recently returned to Milanello after a six-month absence, appearing on the eve of a crucial match against Benfica.

Beyond Milanello, he remains an outspoken presence in the game. In a recent media slot, he backed Barcelona to win La Liga and the Champions League under Hansi Flick this season.

As he enters his 46th year, his pact with Cardinale anchors a role that lets him be himself while advancing Milan’s sporting vision in line with financial aims. Even from the shadows, Ibrahimovic remains one of the most compelling figures in Italian football.

Source: Goal.com

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