Zlatan Ibrahimovic Returns to Milanello After Six Months to Watch Ruben Amorim’s Squad

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Returns to Milanello After Half-Year Absence

Zlatan Ibrahimovic made a notable return to AC Milan's training ground, Milanello, after being away for six months. The Swedish legend was seen on Monday morning observing the first team as they prepared under head coach Ruben Amorim.

Observing Training Ahead of European Clash

Ibrahimovic’s visit came ahead of Milan’s UEFA Europa League opener against Benfica on Wednesday. He watched the squad closely during their morning session, offering a morale boost at an important time for the team.

Background of Ibrahimovic's Absence

The six-month break from Milanello traces back to a tense moment with former coach Massimiliano Allegri. Their disagreement coincided with a tough period for the club, which ended the season fifth in Serie A and missed out on Champions League qualification. Allegri was dismissed shortly after that season.

Maintaining Influence Behind the Scenes

Though Ibrahimovic stepped away from daily activities, he remained influential as a key advisor for owner Gerry Cardinale and the RedBird group. Despite spending the summer working as a pundit and missing major club events, Ibrahimovic reengaged with the team following summer discussions that cleared the air.

Current Team Form and Fixtures

AC Milan sits fifth in Serie A after four matches, accumulating eight points. The Rossoneri started strong with wins over Torino and Venezia but then drew consecutive away games against Juventus and Lazio.

Upcoming matches include:

• Europa League: AC Milan vs Benfica on 16 September 2026 at 22:00
• Serie A: AC Milan vs Lecce on 20 September 2026 at 21:45

After the Benfica game, Milan will host Lecce at San Siro before the international break.