The ongoing season hasn’t so far been too good for AC Milan. The Rossoneri did advance from the UEFA Champions League league phase, but were eliminated in the next step, as the Dutch Feyenoord knocked them out in the playoffs.Yet, according to the club’s senior adviser, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, they are on the right path and doing great. In an interview with GQ Italia, Ibra discussed various topics regarding Milan, and each sentence the Swede uttered was full of confidence.Theo apologizes to all Milan fans and teammates”Everyone talks about us. And if they talk about us, it means that we are doing something great. A new mentality. Our management is young, international. People with different visions, different ambitions: there is hunger. And this is incredible. We are not afraid. This is our strength. We do what we believe in, without fear, without limits, we do things our own way. We do not look at others. We move forward, always. Whatever wall we find in front of us? We break it down. And trust me: we are rock and roll. Always aiming for results. We are the new school,” Ibrahimovic said.🗣️ Zlatan Ibrahimovic: “Everyone is talking about us, this means that we are doing something great. Our goal at Milan is only one: winning. 🇮🇹We don’t look at the others, this is our strength. We are the new school, we are the rock ‘n roll”.Meanwhile, Milan are 7th in the… pic.twitter.com/7QEhXzPTKI— Football Talk (@FootballTalkHQ) February 24, 2025 Discussing the reasons behind his decision to join the Rossoneri management after his retirement, Ibra highlighted one most deserving name – Milan’s owner Gerry Cardinale.”I’m someone who loves big challenges. When I do something, it has to be something huge. Otherwise I don’t feel the adrenaline, the pressure. And I need pressure. I don’t like normal things. And I was clear with Gerry: I said, listen, I have this opportunity, and I also have the one you’re offering me, but in reality… I don’t want either of them. Because my life at that time was beautiful like this. I didn’t depend on anyone. No schedule to follow. No seven o’clock alarm clock. The only plan I had were my two ninjas, my two boys, and Helena. And then obviously life at home, training. And then, what happened? It was Gerry, like I told you. He’s the real Wolf of Wall Street. He always gets what he wants. In the end, he gave me an opportunity that I couldn’t say no to,” Zlatan disclosed.Kean released from hospital after a head injuryTruth be told, it seems that his legendary status often overshadows the team, results, and everything else surrounding the side from San Siro. Yet, for Ibra, he’s only a secondary character.”In the end, my role doesn’t matter. What matters is Milan. We want Milan to succeed. Everything we do here, we do for Milan. There’s no ego, at least for me. I said, it’s not a one-man show. I prefer to stay in the shadows, I don’t even want to take any credit. Believe me, I told the guys: ‘I don’t even want to be in the photos or videos’. Then I understood that they have to exploit certain dynamics, and I respect that. But trust me: if it were up to me, you wouldn’t see me. I would just work. Work, work, work. Milan is the star. Not me. I’m here today, I’m here tomorrow, okay. But the day after tomorrow? Maybe I’m no longer here. Milan, on the other hand, continues to exist,” the 43-year-old said.Udinese player confronts entire team and coach so he would take penaltyIn the end, Ibrahimovic wanted to pinpoint once again how much he loved the Rossoneri and that he was ready to defend the club and “take a bullet” for Milan.”I don’t need this. I’m famous, I don’t need money, and I don’t even need follower. I do it for Milan, and because I want to learn new things. When I played, everything revolved around me. Today I’m the bodyguard: if they have to shoot someone, let them shoot me. I want to protect the team and the club. I’m not afraid of it, because I shoot back twice. And when the media talk about me? It doesn’t affect me. For 25 years as a footballer they attacked me every day. Why? Because I was the best. Whether they talk well or badly, if they talk about you it means you’re on top of the world. And here it’s the same: everyone always talks about Milan. Why? Because we are the greatest,” Ibra concluded.COPPA ITALIA – QUARTER-FINALSTuesday23.00: (1.85) Inter (3.80) Lazio (4.55)Wednesday 23.00: (1.28) Juventus (5.40) Empoli (12.0)***odds are subject to change***
