Leaving aside for a moment the on-field issues and the many doubts currently surrounding AC Milan, among Milan fans, commentators and even industry insiders there is a question that has not yet received a clear answer: what exactly is Zlatan Ibrahimović's role? Many have not understood it, but 'La Verità' newspaper has attempted to provide an answer.
Explaining Ibrahimovic's role at RedBird:
According to the source, in his contract with RedBird, where he is an Operating Partner, the Swede is described as a senior advisor to the AC Milan ownership, as well as to the CEO and the president.
AC Milan fans are waiting for updates in the summer. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, in his role as external advisor to RedBird regarding all Rossoneri matters, will have to help Amorim and the new organisation structure to improve the squad in the market. Important signings will help improve results on the pitch compared to Allegri's era, and hopefully, the fans can also strike gold while at it thanks to the mostbet platform.
Therefore, his advisory role does not only concern sporting matters, but also commercial ones and special projects. Ibrahimović does not have the final say in the choices regarding the CEO, sporting director or coach, but his opinion carries significant weight, given that the agreement he signed with Cardinale provides for consultancy activities that may also cover player evaluations, talent recruitment, youth sector management and squad motivation.
On the commercial side, the former striker is considered a kind of global brand ambassador, with particular focus on the United States, including links with major Hollywood film and television production companies. RedBird, for its part, will be able to involve him commercially with the fund's partners in the sports, media and entertainment sectors, thereby creating opportunities to develop the Swedish star's brand in the American market. This is one initial way in which Ibrahimović could earn from his agreement with Cardinale.
How much Ibrahimovic earns and how much he may earn in the future
Turning to the financial aspect: according to the reconstruction by 'La Verità', Ibrahimović's salary is one million euros per year for five years. At present, he has no equity stake in AC Milan, except through convertible warrants. In practice, immediately the Swede has no direct investment in the club, but "in the future he may be able to purchase 5 million dollars' worth of shares in the Rossoneri at the club's acquisition price (the 2022 transition from Elliott to RedBird for 1.2 billion euros) and 10 million dollars at a price equal to twice the purchase price, therefore in the event that the club reaches a valuation of at least 2.4 billion euros," as relayed via Milan News.
This value is achievable only through the construction of a new stadium owned by the club. In simple terms, the more the value of Milan increases, the more Ibrahimović stands to gain from the right to enter the ownership structure at a pre-set price. La Verità explains: “What does this mean? On the one hand, that the Swede has every interest in increasing the company’s value.
On the other, that missing out on the Champions League participation has been (at least from an economic point of view) a devastating piece of news even for the star from Malmö.
