Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not a Milan director, but a shareholder and partner of RedBird Capital who serves as a senior advisor to the club. Gerry Cardinale selected him after Ibrahimovic ended his playing career, bringing him into the project and granting him shares in the fund. With Elliott no longer involved, RedBird’s “year zero” begins, and Ibrahimovic is expected to be crucial for immediate sporting decisions. He has a say in choosing the new coach and coaching staff and discussed the topic with Cardinale at dinner. Milan plans to appoint a CEO, technical director, and sporting director so Ibrahimovic can focus on other commitments, including Fox Sports work for the World Cup, while helping shape Milan’s future before leaving for the United States.
"La Gazzetta dello Sport begin a report by stating that Ibrahimovic shouldn't be considered a Milan director, but a shareholder and partner of RedBird Capital. Gerry Cardinale chose him when the Swede ended his playing career, involving him in the project and offering him shares in the fund."
"So, Ibrahimovic isn't formally a part of management team, but is a senior advisor to the club. With Elliott out of the picture, this is RedBird's true 'year zero'. Zlatan is and will be crucial, especially in immediate sporting decisions."
"Put simply, Ibra has a say in the choice of the new coach and the coaching staff, and he even discussed the matter last night at dinner with Cardinale. This is also because he's currently the only RedBird figure with a background in football."
"Ibrahimovic is not a director at Milan. What that means is he isn't required to directly involve himself in the club's day-to-day affairs. He did so in the past, such as in 2024-25 when he personally involved himself in the mercato and daily affairs at Milanello, but that was more to fill a void."
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