Zlatan Ibrahimovic Announces Retirement From International Soccer

Swedish player, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has announced that he will retire from international football after he finishes his turn at the current European Championship in France.

The Paris Saint-Germain player, who is also the Captain of the Swedish national team, was expected to join the team at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro later this year, but he recently told reporters that his appearance at the Euros will be his last.

The 34-year old has had a stellar career playing for his country, amassing 115 caps and scoring a whopping 61 goals for Sweden – a national record.

Speaking to reporters about his retirement, he said that he hopes Sweden’s turn at the Euros goes as long as possible:

“…I will not participate in the Olympics because my last game will be the last game Sweden does in this Euro. So let’s hope it goes as long as possible….To finish in a disappointment, never. Because I’m very proud to be the captain of Sweden and of what I’ve achieved,” he said.

He continued saying that he wants to thank his supporters over the years and that he will forever fly the Swedish flag high:

“…I want to take this moment and thank all the supporters because they made it possible for me to achieve what I have achieved. Without them it would not have been possible…So wherever I go, wherever I come, I’ll always bring the Swedish flag with me and stand with it. So for me disappointment doesn’t exist, only proudness. I’m very thankful. So thank you,” he said.

Ibrahimovic is also expected to make a move to Manchester United this season, although no official word has been said yet.