Ibrahimovic welcomes 'top-level challenge'

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Ibrahimovic welcomes top-level challenge
Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Milan - The 38-year-old striker was presented by AC Milan on Friday

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Published: Fri 3 Jan 2020, 9:11 PM

Last updated: Fri 3 Jan 2020, 11:15 PM

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is giving himself six months to see if he can still play elite-level soccer with one of Europe's storied clubs.
The 38-year-old striker was presented by AC Milan on Friday after signing a deal until the end of the season with an option to extend for another year.
"These six months will be key to see if I'm in form and can provide results. Otherwise I'm not going to stay just to be here. That doesn't interest me," Ibrahimovic said. "The challenge of being at the top level provides me with a lot of adrenaline.
"I haven't seen many 38-year-old footballers return to a club like this. But if they've signed me it means they believe in me. It's a test for me to see if I'm doing the right thing. ... I received more requests at 38 than I did at 28." Ibrahimovic said his children helped him select the No. 21 shirt. He could make his debut against Sampdoria at the San Siro on Monday. 
 


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