40-year-old Ibrahimovic says he won’t stop until he’s kicked out

AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who turned 40 in October, has said he could keep playing even after he leaves Milan, adding that he doesn’t want to stop until he’s kicked out.

Ibrahimovic’s career has spanned over four decades, with periods at Ajax, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, Barcelona, PSG, Manchester United. To boot, he’s one of the most decorated active players in the world, with 31 trophies.

“The secret to my longevity is in the mind, as I am trying to prove that 40 is just a number and I can continue to do what I love,” Ibrahimovic told Telefoot when discussing his future.

“I want to keep improving every day. Obviously, I can’t play the way I did before, but I am more intelligent now and have more experience. I am not surprised by my performances, I am the best.

“I have nothing more to prove, but I don’t want to retire and then regret it, thinking I could’ve continued. I don’t want to stop until I am kicked out, well and truly finished.”

The Swede forward has played five games in the Serie A for Milan this season, scoring three goals, including the opener in their 2-1 victory over Roma on Sunday.

Milan are second on the league table but tied on points with leaders Napoli, and Ibrahimovic believes they can go all the way this season.

“We can believe in our chances,” he said. “The more you believe, the more it becomes possible. Without belief and hard work, you cannot achieve your targets.”