Marcello Lippi admitted he’s not convinced about Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s possible return to Serie A and wonders if there’s a reason why he’s only attractive in Italy.
Yesterday, the Swedish star caused a stir with a post on social media, where his name printed on a Hammarby shirt from the Swedish top division Allsvenskan. It was later revealed that he has invested in the club and will become one of the owners.
The 38-year-old has of course helped create a storm of speculation around his next destination this last month, but the former Italy coach and World Cup Winner Lippi said he’s not completely convinced about his physical condition after a spell in the MLS.
“It’s a long time since I’ve seen him play,” Lippi told Corriere della Sera. “But I can guarantee you that the championships outside of Europe are less trained.
“When you talk about him, there are only Italian teams mentioned, never any English or Spanish. This makes me think…
Zlatan announced that he will move away from LA Galaxy when his contract expires in December and is currently linked to both Milan and Bologna.