In a move that reinforces the Ibrahimovic family legacy within the walls of the San Siro, AC Milan officially announced the signing of Vincent Seger Ibrahimovic, the youngest son of Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic, to his first professional contract with the club. This announcement confirms the Lombardy club's commitment to nurturing young talent, especially those with a rich footballing heritage.
Contract details and joining “Milan Futuro”
In a brief official statement released late Thursday, the club announced that 17-year-old Vincent will begin his professional career as a midfielder with Milan Futuro. This team is the Rossoneri's new project dedicated to developing young talent and preparing them for the demands of Italian football. The reserve team currently competes in Serie D (the fourth tier of Italian football), where they sit fourth in their group, providing a highly competitive environment that hones the skills of promising young players before their integration into the first team.
The brothers reunited under the Rossoneri banner
Vincent is not the only Ibrahimovic son in Milan, as he will join his older brother Maximilian (19). Maximilian's career took a significant turn this week, as he was called up to the first team squad for the Italian Super Cup held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Despite Milan's loss to Serie A champions Napoli (0-2) in the semi-final, Maximilian's inclusion reflects the coaching staff's confidence in the Ibrahimovic brothers.
Zlatan's legacy: From the pitch to management
This event cannot be separated from the historical context and the weight that the name “Ibrahimovic” represents in Milan. After a career full of titles and legendary goals, Zlatan finally retired from playing in the Milan jersey in 2023, leaving behind a goal-scoring legacy of 93 goals in 163 matches played during two golden periods (2010-2012 and 2020-2023), during which he contributed to bringing the Italian league title back to the club’s trophy cabinet.
The Swedish star's connection to the club didn't end after his retirement, as he currently holds a senior position within the management team as a senior advisor to American owner Gerry Cardinale and the Red Bird investment group. It's believed that Zlatan's presence in this strategic role provides the club with valuable insights and, at the same time, ensures an ideal environment for the development of his sons, Vincent and Maximilian, away from excessive media pressure, but under the watchful eye of their father, who knows the path to success.
The importance of the youth project in Milan
This move is part of a broader strategy adopted by Milan to reduce reliance on expensive foreign signings and focus on the club's academy. The "Milan Futuro" project is the cornerstone of this plan, with the club aiming to replicate successful models in Europe that ensure young players gain consistent experience in lower-league professional leagues, rather than being limited to youth leagues (Primavera), thus accelerating their footballing and physical development.
