Based on some rumors that surfaced on Tuesday evening, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still involved in the management of Milan, despite recent reports suggesting he had taken a step back following a significant reorganization of the club’s leadership that took place during the summer.
On Tuesday, some rumors had been circulating, initially reported by Sky Sport and picked up by several other outlets, claiming that Ibrahimovic no longer holds a direct operational role at Milan after the restructuring of the club’s organizational chart.
The day after the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, Milan dismissed in one fell swoop head coach Massimiliano Allegri, sporting director Igli Tare, technical director Geoffrey Moncada, and CEO Giorgio Furlani, following a disappointing end to the league campaign that saw the Rossoneri lose their Champions League qualification.
Currently, the club is led by CEO Massimo Calvelli, by Hendrick Almstadt, director of transfer operations, and by Bobby Gardiner, head of football intelligence.
Ibrahimovic, on the other hand, was never a direct employee of Milan after the end of his playing career. He served as a consultant for the club’s owners, RedBird, and for its CEO, Gerry Cardinale.
Over time, however, it has not always been clear what exactly his role was. Ibrahimovic had gradually taken on an increasingly prominent presence at Milanello, even going as far as giving interviews, taking part in press conferences, and presenting new signings, tasks generally assigned to a director or the coach.
In recent months, though, the Swede appears to have adopted a more low-key approach. His last appearance at the Milanello training center dates back to September 14, after a previous six-month period without visits to the facility. Meanwhile, rumors had circulated about a possible deterioration in the relationship between Ibrahimovic and former coach Massimiliano Allegri.
On Tuesday morning, Sky Sport Italia had reported that Ibrahimovic’s influence and role within Milan were declining and that the Swede was no longer considered a de facto executive figure.
Ibrahimovic continues to work closely with Cardinale
According to the latest updates from Gianluca Di Marzio and Peppe Di Stefano, however, the situation would be different.
Ibrahimovic would in fact continue to work closely with Gerry Cardinale. The fact that he has recently been seen less frequently in Milan does not mean he has abandoned the Rossoneri project or is no longer involved in the club’s activities.
Despite his lower public profile and the changes at the top of the organization, therefore, the Swede would remain a figure still tied to Milan and to the RedBird ownership.