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Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is like an umbrella at AC Milan, according to CEO Ivan Gazidis – sheltering younger players from outside pressure and helping them develop.
Ibrahimovic has had a transformative effect since returning to San Siro, with Milan top of the Serie A table as the New Year nears.
Ibrahimovic is Milan’s top scorer with 10 goals to his name this season but younger players like Jens Petter Hauge, Brahim Diaz and Rafael Leao have also made important contributions.
As far as Gazidis is concerned, Ibrahimovic’s presence has been a breath of fresh air.
“The thing I am very happy about is the leadership we are showing, not only in Zlatan who obviously is like an umbrella for all players, he feels comfortable withstanding pressure and helping young players to grow,” he told Sky Sports. “Zlatan continues to call himself Benjamin Button, continues to rejuvenate.