Just In: AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic tests positive for COVID-19!

The 38-year-old striker tested positive for the virus ahead of AC Milan’s Europa League third round match against Norwegian side, Bodo/Glimt at the San Siro Stadium.

Ibrahimovic has immediately been placed on quarantine according to a statement on the club’s website.

The statement reads;

Zlatan Ibrahimović has tested positive for Covid-19 following a second round of swab tests ahead of tonight’s game against Bodø/Glimt. 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.

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The striker also confirmed his status via his verified handle but in a rather amusing way. See tweet below

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

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was on target twice for the Rosseneris as they began their Serie A campaign with a 2-0 victory over Bologna last weekend.