Zlatan Ibrahimovic is delighted to have returned to AC Milan.

The former striker will act as an advisor to Milan, while taking the title of 'Operating Partner' to the club's owners RedBird Capital.

He said: "I am extremely grateful to join both RedBird and AC Milan in these important and influential roles. RedBird has partnered with some of the world's greatest athletes, teams and business figures to create businesses with meaning and impact. I look forward to contributing to their properties' investment activities in the sports, media and entertainment sectors.

"My love for the Rossoneri will never end and the opportunity to be part of their future in a meaningful way is something I could only have dreamed of. I am grateful to Gerry (Cardinale) for making this opportunity available to me. I have greatly admired the commitment, passion and hard work that RedBird and the Senior Management have shown since acquiring the Club.

"This is not a decision I take lightly - it is very important and personal to me and my family. I've thought long and hard about the first steps of my career outside of playing football, and I couldn't be more excited to begin this journey as a member of RedBird and AC Milan. For me and my family, this is truly a homecoming, to the dear Club where I ended my playing career and now I am starting my next chapter."