Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s final farewell: I became a lion in Barcelona

Said goodbye to football via an Instagram post

Although it was over a week ago, on the last day of Serie A, when Zlatan Ibrahimovic said goodbye to professional football and his playing career, now the Swede has posted on his Instagram a photo of his feet in black and white accompanied by a nostalgic text.

“It started with a dream. A dream that turned impossible into I’m possible,” he began.

“I was born in Malmo. Grew up in Amsterdam. Turned wiser in Turin. I became a lion in Barcelona. Was raised in Milan and got new perspectives in Paris. Gained stamina in Manchester and had some fun in Los Angeles. And then finally found peace in my new homeland in Milan.

“I am made by you. And the legacy I hope to leave behind is all the new Zlatans made by me. All of those who have the heart of a lion. All of those who have the burning fire in their eyes. All of those who truly understand that impossible is nothing.

“Thanks for everything.

“Mino [Raiola, his late agent], we made it! The ride is over. It’s been an amazing journey. I miss you.”