AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli says he's counting on Zlatan Ibrahimovic next season.

The 40-year-old has no intention of retiring after undergoing knee surgery.

Pioli said, “He couldn't wait to go under the knife, as he suffered for all these months. Zlatan helped me to grow, he gave the whole team that mentality and belief.

"He is the most intelligent and likeable person I know in football.

“Ibrahimovic had the operation because he wanted to continue playing and he still has more to give."