Zlatan Ibrahimovic is at Milan because he wants to make a difference. He didn't just a take a role as consultant to Gerry Cardinale just for the sake of it. He is not doing only a representational role. He will be an important figure at the club where he can lend his expertise to the team but also help the management and ownership.
In fact, the former Rossoneri striker's opinion will be taken into consideration and will be analysed as well. Zlatan doesn't need to face the cameras in the toughest moments; his role involves something else. He observes, studies, brings precise reports to Gerry Cardinale: the goal is to make Milan a structure where every component functions at its best. Cardinale was enchanted by the knowledge of the Swede, by his sense of fulfillment only in victory. This means that every fall or mistake should only be a step towards success. In plain words: next season, the Rossoneri must have as its sole objective winning the championship, correcting the mistakes made during this season.
At Milanello rather than at San Siro or away, you always find them side by side. Geoffrey Moncada and Zlatan Ibrahimović are completing their acquaintance. Cardinale's idea is to form a duo that, with the valuable help of sporting director Antonio D’Ottavio, can make a difference in entering the market according to the RedBird philosophy.
Zlatan won't personally select the players in the market, but will have important influence in the process leading to the decision to pursue one target over another, writes Calciomercato.com.
His influence can also impact the future of the current coach. He will have to advise the higher management whether to continue with Stefano Pioli or look elsewhere.
Meanwhile, Giorgio Furlani remains in Milan as CEO for now, and he is now more oriented towards improving the club on the commercial front rather the sporting side.
