Zlatan Ibrahimovic hopes to resume playing for Milan next month, but for now he’s growing his acting career with another movie appearance.
The 41-year-old had knee surgery in May and is expected to be back on the pitch by the end of January to help the Rossoneri defend their Serie A title and play in the Champions League Round of 16.
In the meantime, the Sweden international has been preparing for life after he hangs up his boots, having already been a television presenter at music festival San Remo and on Striscia La Notizia.
He also has a cameo in the new Asterix and Obelix movie as Roman soldier Antivirus.
Now Italian film legend Carlo Verdone has revealed that Ibrahimovic will play a part in his latest picture, although details remain sketchy.
“It is a working day like any other for us. But also a little special, because Zlatan Ibrahimovic landed in Milan to recite his pose.
“A lovely person with humility, generosity and professionalism. We met today for the first time and I am glad to say I have found a new friend that I hope to see again soon.
“Thanks again Zlatan for having accepted my invitation so eagerly. Not everyone would… I will forever be grateful. I wish you all the best.”
However, the friendship remains very much off the field, because Verdone is a well-known passionate Roma supporter, so won’t be cheering on Milan anytime soon.
This guy needs to move on ACM don’t need an expensive cheerleader and motivator his career is finished his ability to play at this level has ended