Veteran Forward Zlatan Ibrahimović Dedicates Italian Serie A Title Win to Late Super Agent Mino Raiola

Veteran Forward Zlatan Ibrahimović Dedicates Italian Serie A Title Win to Late Super Agent Mino Raiola

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:03 PM
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  • Experienced striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic paid glowing tribute to late football agent and bosom friend Mino Raiola after AC Milan's title success
  • The former Manchester United and FC Barcelona striker scored eight goals and mustered three assists in 23 appearances this season despite being plagued with nagging injuries
  • Raiola, who passed away aged 54, is arguably the best agent football has witnessed representing some of the world’s most famous football stars as their agent

Zlatan Ibrahimović took time from AC Milan's title celebrations to pay tribute to his late agent Mino Raiola.

The 40-year-old forward played an important role in AC Milan's first league success since 2011 and the legendary attacker dedicated the title to Mino Raiola.

Raiola, who was the agent of Zlatan Ibrahimović and a raft of top football stars, passed on last month after battling a lung disease.

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Zlatan Ibrahimović could not hide his joy after helping AC Milan clinch their 19th Serie A title on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Photo credit: @MilanReportscom
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Milan were pushed to the last day of fixtures by city rivals Inter Milan before ending the 11-year title wait.

Ahead of the final round of games, Milan led their city rivals by two points and had to win their last fixture against Sassuolo, which the Rossoneri won in grand style.

A brace from ex-Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud and a strike from Ivorian midfield linchpin Franck Kessie were enough to seal the Scudetto for AC Milan.

What were Zlatan's remarks after winning the Scudetto?

“I will continue playing if I feel good physically. My decision will be made soon, I had many physical problems but I will decide soon”.
“This Scudetto is for Raiola. It’s the first title I win without Mino by my side”.

Ex-Chelsea stars help AC Milan break 11-year title drought

Former Chelsea stars Olivier Giroud and Fikayo Tomori were AC Milan's match heroes as they inspired the Italian giants to their first Serie A title in 11 years.

AC Milan were in dire need of a win in their final Serie A match of the season against Sassuolo to stand any chance of clinching the league title ahead of rivals, Inter Milan.

Only two points separated the Milan giants into the final round of fixtures of the season, with Inter left hoping for a slip up in Milan's clash with Sassuolo to have a likelihood of retaining the crown.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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