Zlatan Ibrahimovic is likely to have played his last ever professional football match as the coronavirus crisis threatens to prevent football from returning for the foreseeable future.
The veteran striker made a surprise return to AC Milan for a second stint after his contract with Major League Soccer outfit LA Galaxy expired.
At 38-year-old, Ibrahimovic netted three goals in eight Serie A appearances before the season came to a sudden halt, as Europe became the epicentre for the deadly outbreak.
With Italy the most affected area in the world at present, with 80 589 cases and 8215 deaths confirmed, the Sweden legend has returned to his homeland to reconsider his future.
And according to respected Italian publication, La Gazzetta Dello Sport Ibrahimovic is mulling over the idea of management with the help of controverial agent Mino Raiola.
It's been suggested that the former Manchester United superstar feels Raiola's influence in football will hold him in good stead to secure a prominent role on the touchline when football eventually resumes.
With the Swede now said to have admitted he is now past his peak after 20 glittering years on the pitch, he is said to be keen to relay his experience towards coaching and management.
Ibrahimovic represented Ajax, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain Barcelona, United and both Milan giants, winning over 30 major titles at club level, while also earning 116 caps for Sweden.