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Ibrahimovic announced ex-Liverpool star not part of AC Milan's first-team plans
The striker has made 36 appearances for the Rossoneri scoring just two goals
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Published: 10:41 EDT, 8 July 2024 | Updated: 12:05 EDT, 8 July 2024

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced that a former Premier League star has been demoted to AC Milan's youth team after being told he is no longer part of the club's plans.

Since hanging up his boots following a second spell with the Rossoneri in 2023, Ibrahimovic has served as a senior advisor to the Serie A club and has clearly retained his characteristic abrasiveness in his new role.

After finishing a distant second to runaway leaders Inter last season, Stefano Pioli has set about improving his side for the coming campaign.

One player that could have played a role is former Liverpool striker Divock Origi, who is returning to the San Siro after spending last season on loan with Nottingham Forest.

The 29-year-old was reported to have signed a four-year deal after joining Milan on a free transfer from the Reds in 2022.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced a senior player will play no part in AC Milan's first-team plans for the coming campaign

Former Liverpool star Divock Origi has two years remaining on his current deal with the Serie A club

The 29-year-old spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest where he failed to make an impact

However, according to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Ibrahimovic has made it clear that the Belgian will no part in Milan's first-team plans this season.

'Divock Origi and Fode Ballo-Toure are not part of our plans,' he said. 'They will be part of the youth team as they’re not included in our project.'

Origi's maiden campaign in Serie A was hampered by injuries and he was restricted to just ten starts, with Pioli preferring the likes of Olivier Giroud and Rafael Leao.

Never a particularly prolific forward, Origi struggled at the City Ground after joining Forest on deadline day in September.

Across 22 appearances in all competitions he netted just one goal, and the loan appeared set to be cut short in January with several MLS teams said to be interested before talks broke down.

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