Former AC Milan midfielder Giampiero Maini can see Zlatan Ibrahimovic being handed a new contract.

The Swede is off contract in June and has struggled to get on the pitch due to preseason knee surgery.

Maini said on TMW Radio: "Unfortunately for him and for Milan they have practically never seen each other.

"It is clear that a reflection must be made and they will with both in partnership with directors (Paolo) Maldini and (Ricky) Massara, and internally with the boy.

"If anything, he can be a motivator or teammate who knows how to convey motivations he could come in handy."