Every Zlatan Ibrahimovic press conference, every line he writes is delightful. Especially when you have him in front of you for 25 minutes and he answers all the questions put to him.

This happened on Sunday night after the end of Milan – Verona and the farewell of the Swedish star, who gave a farewell interview in which he emphasized, among other things, that he is a superman but also has a heart for what he cried on the pitch that even God “cried” for quitting soccer and stressed that if Raiola were alive he would continue playing because he wanted the supplies.

“It was a special day for me. I didn’t tell everyone I was retiring, not even Milan knew. I just asked her to prepare something for the end. For the past 10 days I’ve said ‘enough’ and accepted that.” I couldn’t stop playing.

What I experienced was wonderful, a memory I will cherish forever. Many have advised me what to do, but I had to realize it myself and say end. Being able to enjoy my private life and football in a different way now. There have been offers, but once you accept that you are quitting, the offers are no longer interesting.”

“When I woke up in the morning it was raining and I said, ‘Even God is sad that I’m quitting.’ I felt like a zombie, I wasn’t talking, I wasn’t joking. Three months ago I panicked.” I’m excited about the idea of ​​retiring, but now I’ve accepted it and I’m ready. I’m a little upset, of course, but I accepted it.

For his farewell tears:

“People think Ibra is Superman. Yes, he’s Superman, but I also have a big heart and big feelings. I tried to find someone in the crowd to give me strength, but everyone was crying. My teammates cried, the fans cried, I was looking for my wife and she cried more than anyone else. I couldn’t dream of a night like this. From day one I felt at home in Milan. I will miss it very much, they brought out my true colors.

Thanks to the media for their patience, you will now have less work to do without me. I am now free from football. It’s been a long career, really long, and I thank everyone who gave me strength, adrenaline and passion to continue.”

For the decision he made without consulting his ex for the first time in his career his agent and mentor Mino Raiola, who passed away last year?

“I returned to Milan. I wanted to manage one last team and I really liked it. I didn’t plan on coming back when I went to the US, but Mino convinced me. We lived a life together with Mino. Nothing after his death.” was the same. If he were alive I would probably keep playing because he wanted his commission entitlement. I’m sorry Mino, but it’s true.”

On his future and whether he will continue playing football:

“Right now I want to rest a bit and enjoy what I have achieved. It’s not right to make hasty decisions, it’s emotions now. I want to rest in the summer, take stock and we’ll see. Whether coach or trainer The manager bears a great deal of responsibility.

A player can be himself, but a coach is more limited. As a coach, I can’t drive a Ferrari onto the field. Maybe of course you can if you are Ibra… Let’s change the rules! I’m not thinking of giving up football altogether, but when you do something like that you have to start from scratch and work your way up.”

As for whether Leao reminds him of him and whether another Ibrahimovic will show up:

“It is impossible! There is only one Zlatan! I was compared to Van Basten as a kid, but he was who he was and I am who I am. There may have been similarities, but I don’t think the comparisons are accurate. I doubt that with my ego a new Zlatan will be found.”