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In Italy, they ask: where did Zlatan Ibrahimovic disappear to?

Unlike some other employees at Milan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not obliged to speak publicly

Apr 18, 2026 22:08 36

In Italy, they ask: where did Zlatan Ibrahimovic disappear to?  - 1

Milan fans remember him as the last striker of the club to manage to cross the 20-goal mark in a season, and at a time when the attack of the "Rossoneri" is experiencing difficulties. This happened in the 2011/12 season, when he scored 28 goals, and this time period speaks volumes, writes "Gadzeta dello sport", adding that Ibrahimovic has practically disappeared from the Milan scene, Sportal.bg reported.

Only occasionally does he appear on social networks, be it to promote his commercial activities or share photos from a vacation. Thus, on March 22, the day after the victory against Torino, he published a video in which he is resting with the caption "Peaceful moment" (A moment of calm), without suspecting that this peace for the club would be short-lived and would turn into a real nightmare, the text states.

Unlike some other employees at Milan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not obliged to speak publicly. His way of communicating has changed significantly with the arrival of Igli Tare, who filled the void in the sports sector, but also took on the role of spokesman for the club. Zlatan's presence in the media has been reduced from "too much" to "almost nothing". He has withdrawn from the scene and left fans wondering what he is actually doing.

The club's supporters also want to hear his opinion on the crisis. They want to know what countermeasures the management is taking to avoid even bigger problems and what his recipe would be, as an "old wolf" from the pitch and someone who knows the situation in Milan deeply. Zlatan, at least for now, is staying away, summarizes "Gadzeta".

His role largely depends on the club's owner. The Swede is his trusted super advisor, his "eyes in Milan", as Cardinale himself said. Therefore, there is no need for mandatory public appearances, especially since Cardinale has been in the city more and more often in recent months, and when the boss is personally present, it is natural for the stage to be ceded to him.