Zlatan Ibrahimovic is “like a father” within the Milan dressing room, based on Rossoneri midfielder Brahim Diaz.
The 40-year-old striker solely began 12 video games throughout all competitions for Stefano Pioli’s facet throughout the 2021-22 marketing campaign, which ended with Milan claiming their first Serie A title in 11 years.
Ibrahimovic is now out for as much as eight months following an operation on his left knee final month, and together with his contract expiring on the finish of June, his future is up within the air.
Diaz, on mortgage at San Siro from Actual Madrid, has hailed the long-lasting striker’s contribution to Milan’s latest success, claiming he improves these round him.
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— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) June 11, 2022
Talking at an awards ceremony hosted by Marca, Diaz stated: “Ibrahimovic is my father’s age, however he nonetheless makes a distinction. For me, he is sort of a father within the locker room.
“He has made my life simpler as a result of when I’ve the ball I’ve to go it to him and if I don’t he doesn’t get indignant.
“He’s an unbelievable participant, with nice charisma and who likes to win.
“He likes to work in coaching and he additionally passes it on to others. He makes all of the gamers higher as a result of he pushes you to all the time give your finest.”
Diaz scored 4 objectives in 40 appearances throughout all competitions final season.
