Former Manchester United and Barcelona star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has set a new record in the Italian Serie A. The Swedish international scored their only goal as they lost to Udinese. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s last go for AC Milan was in their 3-0 win against Venezia on 9 January 2022.
His recent goal has now made him the oldest scorer in Serie A history, although his side lost 3-1 to Udinese.
Ibrahimovic, 41, scored a penalty at the end of the first half. The penalty was a retaken one after his first effort was saved by goalkeeper Marco Silvestri. It was the Swede’s first goal since returning from a serious knee injury. He only returned to action in February and made three substitute appearances before he started this match to become Milan’s oldest captain.
The goal took the striker, aged 41 years and 166 days, past the record held by Alessandro Costacurta (41 years, 25 days) as the league’s oldest-ever goalscorer. The hosts had scored after only six minutes with Pereyra’s shot into the corner before Ibrahimovic’s equaliser, with Udinese coach Andrea Sottil sent off for arguing against the retaken penalty.
But Udinese regained the lead minutes later with Beto scoring from Isaac Success’ pullback and Ehizibue sealing the victory after good work from Destiny Udogie, on loan from Tottenham. The defeat leaves AC Milan fourth, with Udinese up to eighth.
Nevertheless, the Swedish’s return to the starting line-up will be a massive boost for Milan, who face Serie A leaders Napoli in a two-legged Champions League quarter-final in April.