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Serie A leaders AC Milan introduced on Tuesday the arrival of former Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic on a six-month contract.
Free agent Mandzukic, 34, who retired from worldwide soccer after dropping the 2018 World Cup last, returns to the Italian top-flight after 4 years with Juventus.
Mandzukic left Juve for Al-Duhail in 2019 however departed the Qatari aspect by mutual consent final July.
“The membership and the striker have agreed on a deal till the top of the present season with an choice to increase the contract for the subsequent one,” Milan mentioned.
Coach Stefano Pioli mentioned the switch underlined the 18-time league champions’ aspirations.
“I am blissful, he is an additional arm in assault. The membership is formidable once more, the arrival of Mandzukic goes in that route,” Pioli mentioned after Monday’s win at Cagliari which allowed his outfit to retain high spot.
Ex-Sweden ahead Zlatan Ibrahimovic will compete with Mandzukic for a beginning spot within the aspect.
“We will probably be two to scare the opposition. Now essentially the most tough matches begin, with extra gamers, the coach will be capable to make adjustments,” he mentioned after the victory.
They’ve a thre-point benefit over native rivals Inter Milan earlier than internet hosting Atalanta this Saturday.
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