Finally Ibra

Seven and a half years ago, Zlatan Ibrahimovic left AC Milan under protest and blessed PSG with his giant, hulking, awesomeness. Yesterday, that same giant, hulking awesomeness returned once again, a little older but still every bit as awesome. Not only is his mentality and experience a huge boost to our young, beleaguered team, but his return is like a healing salve to the club that took a huge turn for the worse when he left in 2012. Finally, Ibra.

At last

From Boban greeting him as he stepped off the plane to him meeting new management and staff and reuniting with old friends, the pictures bring both hope and healing to fans who have suffered continual crisis since his departure.

Happy to be back

It's official

A new number for a new adventure

Ready to work

Ibrahimovic won’t solve all of Milan’s problems, certainly not overnight. He faces the challenge of breaking the curse that past players who return to Milan have had, where their second term was comparatively unsuccessful. He’ll boost shirt and ticket sales, though, and help with marketing. Most importantly, he represents a restoration of faith in the club and from the club. He represents a deity-sized helping of awesomeness and hope for the future that no other player so far has been able to bring since he left. Finally, Ibra

This post inspired by the music of NIN’s “Closer”

Our next match is

Serie A Week 18

Milan vs. Sampdoria

Monday, January 6 • 15:00 CET (9am EST)