AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says retirement isn't in his thoughts.

The 40 year-old is working his way back after undergoing a knee operation over the summer. He isn't expected to return to action until the New Year.

Ibrahimovic told La Gazzetta dello Sport: “I'll be back soon.

"I will not retire. I will come back and not give up."

In his typical manner, Ibrahimovic adds: "When I see a stronger player than me, I'm ready to retire. But I haven't seen anyone yet."