Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to the football field after a 9-month break, and after the match between Milan and Atalanta in Serie A (2:0) offered the quote of the day.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: I play for free to give Leo a run for his money

Known for his frothy statements throughout his career, Ibra has struck again.

When asked if he tried in any way to help Milan extend the contract with Rafael Leao (the deal expires in the summer of 2024), Zlatan gave a characteristically bright answer.

The Swede says he took a pay cut at Milan so the money could go to Leao to sign a new deal.

“Free to play, what more do you want? Do you want my house too? Accept it,” Ibrahimovych said, his statement went viral.

“Milan” won the match with “Atalanta” with a score of 2:0. This match marked the return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic (41 years old) to the field after a nine-month break.

After this success, Milan equaled the great rival Inter, occupying the 2nd place in the hierarchy.

Series A, standings

1 Napoli 65 points / 24 matches

2 Inter 47 / 24

3 AC Milan 47 / 24

4 AS Roma 44 / 23

5 Lazio 42 / 23

5 Atalanta 41 / 24, etc.