Milan is calling, but Ibrahimovic is not responding… yet
Napoli‘s comeback from 0-2, following defeats to Juventus and PSG, has brought tensions within the Rossoneri dressing room to the surface. After Captain Calabria, the forwards Giroud and Leao have expressed their discontent with Coach Pioli. To resolve the issues, they need a strong leadership figure within the team.
CARDINALE AND PIOLI’S APPROVAL –
The ideal candidate has just one name: Zlatan Ibrahimovic. RedBird‘s owner, Gerry Cardinale, has been on his trail for weeks, alongside CEO Furlani. According to ‘Corriere della Sera‘, Pioli is also in favor of this move. In the absence of Paolo Maldini, he knows how much the Swede could motivate the team and is not afraid of the potential clashes with strong personalities. In the past, disagreements between the two (Pioli and Ibra) have occurred, but their relationship is sincere and established.
THE BALL IS IN IBRA’S COURT –
Talks between Cardinale and Ibra are ongoing, but the truth is that the former striker is yet to decide. Those close to him say that during his last visit to Milanello, after the 5-1 derby loss to Inter, he admitted to feel excited about being back.
His camp assures that “anything is possible,” and the doubts are not about money. Zlatan doesn’t intend to accept a part-time or marginal role; if he decides to return, he wants to do so as a protagonist, these are his terms and Milan have accepted them. Now everything depends on Ibra
