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Ibrahimovic in talks about restarting international career: Swedish FA
Nov 27, 2020
FILE PHOTO: Football Soccer – Republic of Ireland v Sweden – EURO 2016 – Group E – Stade de France, Saint-Denis near Paris, France – 13/6/16 Sweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic applauds fans after the game REUTERS/John SibleY/File Photo
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is in talks with Sweden head coach Janne Andersson about a potential return to the national team, the Swedish Football Association said Thursday.
The news comes only a day after the 39-year-old, who retired from international football after the 2016 World Cup, hinted that he was open to once again don his country’s jersey.
The Swedish FA said that Janne Andersson travelled on Wednesday evening to meet with Ibrahimovic to discuss the possibility following the striker’s apparent interest and impressive recent form for AC Milan.
He leads the Serie A scoring charts with 10 goals this season, more than half Milan’s total tally of 19.
“When Zlatan opened the door to play for the national team it felt natural and important to meet and discuss it as soon as possible,” Andersson said in a statement.
“The meeting was good and fruitful, and we agreed on continuing the dialogue.”
Ibrahimovic express his desire for a return to the international stage on Wednesday after winning Sweden’s Footballer of the Year award for the 12th time.
“If you ask me I’ll be honest: yes, I miss the national team,” he told Swedish daily Aftonbladet. “It’s no secret.”
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