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Hollywood or Formula 1? Zlatan Ibrahimovic reveals his next career after football

Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates his 150th Serie A goal
Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates his 150th Serie A goal
Ibrahimovic already has a movie role lined up in a new film <em>(Astérix and Obélix: The Empire of the Middle)</em> which should be released in 2022
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AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has commented on his future career moves after he retires from playing football professionally. 

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The 40-year-old striker revealed that he is 'curious' about acting when he hangs up his boots as a footballer.

I want something that pumps my adrenaline - Ibrahimovic

In an interview with Bild, the former Manchester United forward stated that he wants a career that would give him the adrenaline rush even though nothing comes to football. 

Ibrahimovic said: “I'm curious about certain things: being an actor, for example.

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Ibrahimovic is expected to feature as the character 'Antivirus' in the movie 'Astérix and Obélix: The Empire of the Middle'

"I want something that gives me adrenaline, although nothing will be like football.

"For now, though, I'm focused on being a footballer."

I stop when I want to stop - Ibrahimovic

Despite Ibrahimovic being currently out due to an Achilles injury, the 40-year-old has maintained that he is not done playing football and would only stop when he wants to.

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"It's Ibra who decides when to stop. A lot of people tell me I'm done with football, but I'm encouraged. I am confident in everything I do," the Swedish forward said.

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In his popular bullish manner, Ibrahimovic warned that he will not stop at being 'normal' when he can be 'stronger.'

"I don't know how far I will go, but I always try to push the limit. Why be normal when you can be stronger? If I come back, I'll demolish the stadium!" Ibrahimovic concluded.

Ibrahimovic has played for top clubs across several countries including Ajax, Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, LA Galaxy, Juventus, and Manchester United.

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