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Chapter 538 I will take you to win the Champions League!

In the VIP ward of the hospital, Mourinho, Rooney, Carrick, and Giggs gathered around Ibrahimovic's bed.

Ibrahimovic looked at his coach and teammates with a calm expression.

"Guys, don't look so gloomy. It's like you are the one who got hurt, haha."

Rooney patted Ibrahimovic's shoulder gently, but hesitated to speak.

Of all the people present, Rooney was the one who understood Ibrahimovic the most.

After all, they are all forwards, and they are all veteran forwards.

At this stage, it is already good to be able to maintain physical fitness.

It would be great if I could maintain some of my status.

But all such efforts will evaporate in the face of injuries.

He is 32 years old this year and is no longer young.

Ibrahimovic is 36 years old this year, he is old.

If they were ten years younger, injuries of this degree would be no problem, they would have time to wait.

But even at ten years younger, an injury of this magnitude is a big test.

Whether he can recover after returning from injury is unknown.

How many players have had their careers come to a sudden collapse due to a serious injury, and they eventually disappeared from everyone.

There are too many examples of this.

The biggest reason why Ronaldo and Messi are the twin heroes of this era is not their talent, but their continued state.

And behind this continuous state, there must be health as a guarantee.

Ibrahimovic was injured. Although he received timely treatment, he still needed at least four months of recovery.

It's already late November, and Ibrahimovic won't be able to recover until around March next year.

We still need to train with the ball and find our form.

Whether he will be available at the end of the season is unknown.

In other words, this season is basically a reimbursement.

When he comes back, he will be 37 years old. How can he still have a place in the team?

Xia Xing held Ibrahimovic's hand, his eyes full of sadness.

Ibrahimovic smiled: "Stop holding on so tightly, I don't like men."

Xia Xing: "Brother, please stop making trouble..."

After sending everyone away, Mourinho was left alone.

In fact, Rooney and Xia Xing also wanted to stay for a while, but they were driven away by Mourinho.

"The game ends so late. You should go back and rest quickly. Prepare well for the next game. Let's go, let's go."

The VIP ward that seemed a bit crowded just now is now the only one left with Mourinho and Ibrahimovic.

The doctor came in to check the injury, gave a few words of advice, and then left.

"Zlatan, it's just a minor surgery tomorrow. It'll be fine. Don't worry."

"Jose, why do you still treat me like a child? I'm almost 40 years old, haha."

"Even if I am 40 years old, I am still your big brother and you are still a child."

"Oh, what a pity."

"Are you sorry about this injury? Don't worry, I..."

"No, no, no, I didn't mention the injury. I regret that I didn't meet you earlier."

"Me too."

"..."

"..."

"The atmosphere is a bit awkward. I told you, I don't like men."

"You guys are so big-hearted, and you still want to joke..."

"If I'm not joking, what else am I going to do? Are you considering retiring in advance?"

"Don't say that! I'm still waiting for you to come back!"

"Stop making a fuss. My contract with Manchester United expires next summer. That's basically when I'll be back from injury."

"I will ask Manchester United to renew your contract."

"I won't agree to it, and I've just decided one thing."

"What's going on?" "I plan to terminate my contract with Manchester United tomorrow."

"What did you say? Why are you making such a fuss again?"

Mourinho's "again" made Ibrahimovic also find it funny.

Ibrahimovic's contract expired this summer. At that time, Ibrahimovic was slightly injured, so he simply refused to renew his contract with Manchester United in advance.

Because Manchester United had a one-year priority to renew the contract at that time, the club wanted to activate it, but Ibrahimovic didn't want to.

In the end, it was Mourinho's repeated persuasion that Ibrahimovic decided to stay.

In his mind, he still wants to win the Champions League.

As an outstanding star, Ibrahimovic has won many club honors, but he lacks the Champions League title.

This season, he hopes to give it a try.

But now the hope is gone.

He has no chance.

"When I left Old Trafford I had made my decision.

"I plan to terminate my contract with Manchester United.
"I've already thought about it.

"I don't want to lie in a hospital bed with a salary from Manchester United, because I won't be at ease.

“It doesn’t fit with my personality, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

"I like money, but I have to earn it based on my ability, not just to recuperate during the contract period and get free money.

"I hate this feeling.

"So, Jose, tell the club management tomorrow to terminate my contract as soon as possible.

"And you should hurry up and see if there are any suitable striker candidates during the winter transfer period.
"After all, our tasks will be heavier in the second half of the season. The team is short of forwards now and will be even more short next year.

"If you are willing, I can help you check.
"You will definitely not find a striker as good as me.

"But I can help you see if there is anyone who is as close to me as possible,
"Ha ha!"

Looking at Ibrahimovic lying on the hospital bed, Mourinho felt very sad.

This is a kind of sympathy and sadness.

Ibrahimovic's peaceful mentality is related to his character and his experience in the Champions League.

There was a lot of glory and a lot of bad stuff in his career.

Ibrahimovic has suffered no fewer than three injuries of this type.

That's why he could face it so calmly.

It is also common for Ibrahimovic to lose the opportunity to compete due to injuries.

Rather than injuries and lost opportunities due to conflicts with the head coach, this is more about Ibrahimovic's career.

But even so, he still insisted on himself.

Because of this, he loved Mourinho very much and even publicly stated that he was willing to die for Mourinho.

This emotion is unparalleled.

Facing Ibrahimovic, Mourinho also gave everything he had.

When he heard that Ibrahimovic wanted to terminate his contract, Mourinho certainly disagreed.

"Don't talk nonsense! As the head coach, you want to terminate the contract, but I don't agree!"

"I can't play football anymore anyway. What does it have to do with you and the club whether I can terminate the contract or not?"

"It doesn't matter, it's big now!"

"If I terminate the contract, I can save some money for the club."

"The club is not short of money! You don't need to ask for my opinion when you spend [-] million to buy someone!"

"Haha, they are always so stupid. Manchester United's management is really Manchester United's weakest link."

"Don't talk about other things and take good care of your injury. I'm still waiting for you to come back from injury and score goals on behalf of the team."

Looking at Mourinho's determined look, Ibrahimovic shook his head.

"Forget it, don't comfort me like this. I know I have no value to Manchester United anymore. You are just sympathizing with me by not allowing me to terminate the contract. I understand. If you don't want to terminate the contract, give me a reason why you can't refuse."

Mourinho said directly without even thinking: "Recover from injury as soon as possible, and I will lead you to win the Champions League!"

Ibrahimovic: "This..."

Mourinho: "I can still take you forward, let you watch on the court or on the sidelines, and beat Guardiola hard!"

Ibrahimovic: "Okay! I'll stay!"

(End of this chapter)