Legendary former Man Utd striker’s son wins first international call-up… only a year after dad quit the game aged 42
THE son of legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has earned his first international call-up for Sweden.
Maximilian Ibrahimovic, 18, will make his debut for Sweden’s U18s in the upcoming international break.
GettyMaximilian Ibrahimovic has been handed his first professional call-up[/caption]
GettyHe will be following in the footsteps of his dad, Zlatan Ibrahimovic[/caption]
The team is set to face Japan twice next week before taking on the United States in a third friendly.
Youth coach Andreas Pettersson this week revealed that he and his colleagues have been monitoring Ibrahimovic’s progress for some time.
He told Swedish newspaper Expressen: “I’ve been following him for a year now.
“He started to play more and more with Milan’s under-18 team. Then he progressed and did well.”
Ibrahimovic followed in the footsteps of his father by signing his first professional contract earlier this year.
He signed a three-year deal with Serie A giants AC Milan.
Ibrahimovic Snr retired from professional football last year following a final three-season spell with the Rossoneri.
He scored 93 goals and provided 34 assists in 163 appearances for the Italian giants.
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The 42-year-old also spent two years at Manchester United, scoring 29 goals in 53 appearances.
He established himself as one of Sweden’s all-time greats on the international stage, netting 62 goals in 122 outings.
Ibrahimovic decided to hang up his boots last summer after suffering an injury.
