Ibrahimovic insists Milan will ‘win the war,’ but fans mock special advisor | OneFootball

Zlatan Ibrahimovic sent a hopeful message after admitting this was ‘not the season we dreamed of,’ but was trolled by Milan supporters.

The special advisor has become a deeply unpopular figure among the fanbase following a difficult campaign that saw them finish eighth in Serie A, missing out on European qualification.

The former player posted a message on Instagram after Sergio Conceicao was sacked to bring in new coach Max Allegri, along with director of sport Igli Tare.

Ibrahimovic message for angry Milan fans

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 24: General view inside the stadium as fans of AC Milan protest by sitting in an arrangement to spell out “go home” in the stands during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 24, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“This wasn’t the season we dreamed of. It wasn’t the one we fought for. One trophy, one lost cup final — not enough for a club like ours,” wrote Ibrahimovic.

“But every setback fuels our fire. Every lesson builds our future. We might have lost the battle this year, but the future will tell who wins the war. We rise, we grow, and we come back stronger.”

The response from Rossoneri supporters on the post was not positive, including a series of accounts who trolled him with gifs of former Milan director Paolo Maldini.

Some replied expressing disappointment this message wasn’t just Ibrahimovic announcing his resignation, with others calling his tenure as a director one of the worst let-downs in their football experience.

ROME, ITALY – MAY 14: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Football Advisor at AC Milan, looks on after the team’s defeat in the Coppa Italia Final match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on May 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

The first move of the season looks like it will be the sale of Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester City for circa €70m including bonuses, while Theo Hernandez has also been told to find a new club after failing to agree on a new contract.