Cardinale has publicly expressed his desire for having him back at the club, but he continues to take his time, and the dialogue continues. It’s a matter of position and ego.
It’s clear that at ‘Casa Milan‘ coach Pioli seems to be left alone. Just one year ago there were faces like Maldini and Ibrahimovic around, now the coac is alone and needs stronger support. The Rossoneri urgently need someone to represent their image. And the solution has one name: Zlatan Ibrahimovic.”
Moreover, it’s a relationship that everyone wants, including Zlatan, who wouldn’t have shown up at Milanello – after the horrors of the derby (1-5) on the eve of the first Champions League match against Newcastle.
As reported by ‘Gazzetta dello Sport‘ the perception of his possible return to the Rossoneri club (it would be the third time) really took shape that day September 18. This perception, had turned into a certainty when the Swede met Cardinale (Milan’s president) for the first time at a Milanese hotel.
Following the meeting with RedBird‘s top executive, there was then at least one more meeting with the CEO, Furlani, and at that point, the agenda of these appointments became clear to everyone: to jointly assess – what can his role be in the future.
It’s a fascinating scenario for all parties involved – Milan is very grateful to Ibra for his help in recent years, and Ibra is very thankful to Milan for giving him a second and fruitful footballing youth.
In summary, Ibra doesn’t want no ambassadorial image roles, no post-football life as a wandering “figure.”That’s why it’s natural to think of him at Milanello.
It’s more challenging to imagine him on Pioli’s staff but easier to see him as a club manager, the role that acts as a bridge between the locker room and the club. This role has the license to interface with both the team and the management.
So the main dilemma is, what will his role be. Ibra wants to feel important and stil make the difference. The club wants the same for him aswell. It’s just a matter of time before we see Ibra back in ‘Rossonero’, but let’s see what his role is going to be.
