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Milan boss Pioli hails 'champion' Ibrahimovic after Zlatan makes Serie A history
Milan head coach Stefano Pioli lauded "champion" Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the Rossoneri star made more Serie A history in the win over Cagliari.
Ibrahimovic – aged 38 years and days – became the oldest player to score plus goals in a Serie A season with his strike against Cagliari in Saturday's finale at San Siro.
After having a penalty saved, Ibrahimovic netted in the 55th minute to take his tally to 10 goals in just 18 top-flight appearances since re-joining Milan from MLS outfit LA Galaxy in January.
Pioli heaped praise on the evergreen veteran striker, telling MilanTV: "Don't tell him he's the oldest to have scored 10 goals in Serie A.
"He is a champion in everything he does, he has made a very important contribution. Our improvements have gone hand in hand, individually and collectively.
"The boys will have a well-deserved rest but soon they will have to resume training at home as during the lockdown."
Milan are in negotiations with Ibrahimovic over a new contract, with the former Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona star's deal set to expire.
"We have built something this season and it should be given consistency. So next season will be trying to build on wh
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History-maker Ibrahimovic: I'm like Benjamin Button!
Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed to be "like Benjamin Button" after making history with two goals at Sampdoria as the veteran shows no signs of slowing down.
Ibrahimovic returned to Milan in January and has been as influential as ever in their climb up the table.
In a win at Samp, the former Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Manchester United striker grabbed two goals - taking his tally to 10 in - and an assist as Milan made it 12 games unbeaten in all competitions.
In doing so, Ibrahimovic became the first player to score 50 goals for both Milan and city rivals Inter in Serie A.
The year-old claimed on social media last week he was "just warming up" and repeated the statement post-match in Genoa.
Ibrahimovic then explained his continued brilliance by suggesting a resemblance to the fictional character who ages backwards.
"I'm like Benjamin Button," he told Milan TV, before adding: "I've always been young, never old."
The form of Ibrahimovic and Milan has seen head coach Stefano Pioli handed a contract extension at San Siro.
The Rossoneri appeared set to instead appoint Ralf Rangnick, but Ibrahimovic is delighted Pioli is staying on, even if his own future remains up in the air.
"I can say only positive things," Ib
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