AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was confirmed positive for COVID-19 after undergoing a second swab test ahead of last night match against Bodø / Glimt.
The news was announced in a statement on the club’s official website yesterday.
“The Club has informed the relevant authorities and the player has been promptly placed in quarantine at home. All other team members and staff have tested negative,” said the club statement.
The announcement was also confirmed by Ibrahimovic himself on his Twitter page yesterday.
“I tested negative to COVID yesterday and positive today. No symptoms what so ever. COVID had the courage to challenge me. Bad idea,” said the footballer.
In Milan’s first two games of the season, Ibrahimovic managed to score three goals including both in their 2-0 win over Bologna in their first Serie A match.
The 38 years old footballer also signed a new one-year deal at AC Milan this summer after making a returned from LA Galaxy back in January.
I tested negative to Covid yesterday and positive today. No symptoms what so ever. Covid had the courage to challenge me. Bad idea
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) September 24, 2020
Source: AC Milan, Sky Sports, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
