Zlatan Ibrahimovic, serving as an advisor for Milan and its owners RedBird, has been appointed as the president of the 2024 Kings World Cup.
The retired striker concluded his illustrious 24-year playing career at the conclusion of the previous season, during which he played a pivotal role for Milan, notably contributing to the team’s attainment of their first Scudetto in a decade over the last three years.
Despite his retirement from playing, Ibrahimovic swiftly returned to the football scene by assuming a senior advisory position with Milan’s ownership group, RedBird, where he has been actively engaged in supporting the club’s operations. Speculation has arisen regarding his potential influence in managerial decisions, with recent reports indicating his preference for Antonio Conte to succeed Stefano Pioli as the head coach.
Gianluca Di Marzio has reported Ibrahimovic’s appointment as the president of the forthcoming 2024 Kings World Cup, a seven-a-side tournament stemming from the Kings League initiative pioneered by former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique. Bestowed with the title “President of the Kings World Cup,” Ibrahimovic has earned the moniker “King of Kings” within the context of the tournament. Notably, he will continue his duties with Milan while concurrently undertaking his new role.