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Zlatan Ibrahimovic tests positive for coronavirus, Milan confirm

Milan have notified the relevant authorities of a positive test for coronavirus for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is now quarantining.

By Peter Hanson
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - cropped

Milan, Sept. 24: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has tested positive for coronavirus, Milan have confirmed.

The veteran striker returned the result following a second round of swab testing ahead of Thursday's Europa League qualifier against Bodo/Glimt.

A Milan statement said Ibrahimovic is now quarantining at home and the relevant authorities have been notified.

The club added that no other player or staff member returned a positive result ahead of the game at San Siro.

Ibrahimovic returned to Milan in January and scored 10 goals in 18 Serie A appearances as the Rossoneri finished sixth.

He started the new domestic campaign with a brace against Bologna in a 2-0 win for Milan on Monday.

Story first published: Thursday, September 24, 2020, 19:42 [IST]
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