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Tom Beattie

Zlatan Ibrahimovic stint in MLS ended because "he wasn't a good teammate"

Zlatan Ibrahimovic called time on an illustrious career following AC Milan's final game of the season after a three year spell which followed a two-year stint in the MLS.

The Swedish forward was serenaded by those present at the San Siro as he announced his retirement from the game at the age of 41, signing off with an emotional address of the crowd. A tifo adorned the terraces with the caption 'Godbye', with his teammates also showing their respect for the departing star — who scored some 511 goals across four decades — with a guard of honour.

Ultimately, this was the final act of a glittering career that saw him turn out for both Milan sides, Ajax, Juventus, Manchester United and Barcelona and win 13 league championships and be nominated for the Ballon d'Or on 11 occassions. His final spell at Milan, which was the second of his career, might not have come about, however, without Ibrahimovic's experience in the MLS following an unfortunate knee injury towards the backend of his first season at Old Trafford.

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