Zlatan Ibrahimovic's son: 16-year-old Maximilian spotted training at AC Milan | OneFootball

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's son, Maximilian, is set to follow in the footsteps of his father, after the two were spotted in training together for the AC Milan Under-18s.

Ibrahimovic has been recovering from a knee operation since last summer and Milan boss Stefano Pioli allowed him take part in a session with the U18s as he builds towards his return.

It allowed the Swedish striker to take to the training field with his teenage son and if the clips we've seen of the 16-year-old are anything to go by, he has a bright future ahead.

Ibrahimovic trains with his son for AC Milan

Milan defeated Spurs 1-0 at the San Siro in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie on Tuesday, courtesy of a goal from Brahim Diaz.

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Ibrahimovic, who is yet to play a match this season, has been tipped to return for the second leg, which would be the last thing Antonio Conte's side need.

The official AC Milan Twitter account posted a clip of the Swede in action with his son and the 41-year-old looks as imperious on the ball as ever.

Yet, the star of the show appeared to be Maximilian, who can be seen effortlessly gliding past players and pulling off some impressive skill moves.

While Ibrahimovic has long been one of the world's best strikers, his teenage son appears to be most effective on the wing, though he looks to possess many of the same traits as his father.

Indeed, the 16-year-old is fast, physical and more than capable at finishing as well.

AC Milan could well have another superstar on their hands.

Fans react to Maximilian in action

Understandably, a number of fans found it fascinating to see Ibrahimovic and his son in action, especially given their 25-year age gap.

"What a beautiful thing to see," one Twitter user said.

"Imagine getting assisted from your dad," joked another.

A third added: "Anybody feeling old yet."

Meanwhile, a fourth stressed: "Nah, that's such a flex. Imagine training with your own son while still being a pro."

Ibrahimovic still going strong

At 41 years old, it would have been easy for Zlatan to hang up his boots after suffering an ACL injury.

Yet, the Swede not only played through the injury for six months but has now completed surgery and looks set to return to the pitch imminently.

The striker has scored 36 goals in 74 games since returning to the club in 2019 and inspired Milan to the Serie A title last year.

At this rate, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the forward play until he was 50, or at least until he can play a professional game with Maximilian.