Ex-Milan star jokes about return to the club and ‘no problems’ with Ibrahimovic

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 02: Former soccer player Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks on before throwing the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on August 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Former Milan striker Olivier Giroud, a 2021-22 Serie A winner, would love to return to the club at the end of his playing career but jokes that he wants ‘no problems’ with his friend Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The France forward released an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport on the eve of a Champions League match between the Rossoneri and Bayer Leverkusen.

Giroud played with Ibrahimovic at San Siro and is not surprised by the latest controversial claims of the Swedish legend.

“Where’s the news? Ibra is Ibra, also as a director. He knows football and, mostly, Milan very well. If you pick Ibra, you must trust him. He must have carte blanche,” he said.

Ex-Milan star jokes about return to the club and ‘no problems’ with Ibrahimovic

Giroud would also love to return to San Siro as a sports director once he ends his playing career.

“Milan is one of the biggest clubs in the world, and I have unforgettable memories there.

“I’d be glad if I had the chance to work for Milan, but I don’t want problems with my friend Ibra,” he said, smiling.

“Surely, I’ll always be a Rossoneri fan.”

Read every word Giroud said about Milan’s season so far, Rafael Leao, and how he celebrated a recent 2-1 win over city rivals Inter here.