<p>Maximilian Ibrahimovic, son of the legendary Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has signed his first professional contract, continuing his father’s legacy at AC Milan. This is a huge step for the young player’s career, carrying on the Ibrahimovic heritage at a legendary Italian club. The 17-year-old winger has <a href="https://www.lacasadic.com/girone-b/milan-ibrahimovic-figlio-firma-contratto-lega-pro-18-luglio-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">committed to Milan until June 2027</a> and will play for the club’s new ‘Milan Futuro’ squad in Serie C.</p>



<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/notable-players-to-retire-in-2023-ibra-bale-and-hazard-20231227-WST-479835.html">Zlatan Ibrahimovic</a>‘s retirement from professional soccer was an emotional moment for Milan fans. His farewell came after a career plagued by knee injuries in its later years. Despite the challenges, Ibrahimovic’s impact on and off the pitch has been profound. His swift move into a senior advisory role at Milan highlights his enduring commitment to the club and its future.</p>



<p>Zlatan hung his boots at the end of the 2022-23 season. He has since transitioned into a backroom role at the San Siro. He is now a senior advisor to the club’s owners, RedBird Capital Partners. His new position sees him actively involved in the Rossoneri’s strategic planning and operations. This is particularly noticeable in the transfer market, alongside technical director Geoffrey Moncada and chairman Giorgio Furlani.</p>



<p>One of the Swede’s key contributions has been advocating for the establishment of an Under-23 squad in <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/us-owned-italian-side-campobasso-promoted-to-serie-c/">Serie C.</a> The setups at <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/juventus-tv-schedule/">Juventus</a> and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/atalanta-tv-schedule-for-us-viewers">Atalanta</a> served as inspiration for this decision. This initiative aims to provide a competitive platform for young talents, including his son Maximilian, to develop and gain crucial experience against seasoned professionals.</p>



<h2>Max Ibrahimovich, son of Zlatan, signs first professional contract with Milan</h2>



<p>Maximilian Ibrahimovic’s journey to his first professional contract has been marked by determination and growth. Last season, he played for Milan’s Under-18 team, making 29 appearances and scoring three goals. His performance has earned him a place in the Milan Futuro squad. There, he will continue his development under the guidance of coach Daniele Bonera.</p>



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<p>Born in Sweden, Maximilian has experienced a diverse soccer upbringing, having been part of the youth academies at <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/psg-tv-schedule">Paris Saint-Germain</a> and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-united-tv-schedule">Manchester United</a> due to his father’s career moves. This exposure to different soccer cultures and training methodologies has shaped him into a versatile and promising young player.</p>



<h2>Maximilian’s role in Milan Futuro</h2>



<p>Maximilian’s promotion to the Milan Futuro squad signifies a crucial step in his budding career. Playing in Serie C will provide him with the opportunity to compete against adult professionals, a valuable experience that will aid his development. The young winger’s journey is closely watched, and his progress will be a testament to the Ibrahimovic legacy at Milan.</p>



<p>Maximilian’s contract with Milan is not just a personal achievement. It is a continuation of the Ibrahimovic family’s deep connection with the club. With his younger brother <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/another-ibrahimovic-in-making-zlatans-son-trains-with-sweden-20231207-WST-475701.html">Vincent</a> also part of Milan’s youth setup, the Ibrahimovic name remains prominent at the club. Zlatan’s involvement in strategic decisions and his sons’ development within the club underscores a multi-generational influence on the club’s future.</p>



<p>Under the new head coach Paulo Fonseca, the Red and Black are aiming to secure their first Serie A title in three years and only their third in the last two decades. The inclusion of young talents like Maximilian Ibrahimovic in the Milan Futuro squad is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the club’s future. These efforts are aligned with Ibrahimovic’s vision of creating a robust pipeline of skilled players ready to make the leap to the senior squad.</p>



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Ibrahimovic's son follows in father's footsteps with Milan contract

Maximilian, son of the legendary Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has signed his first professional contract, continuing his father’s legacy at AC Milan.

<p>Italian soccer club Campobasso has earned promotion from Serie D to Serie C for the 2024/25 campaign. The team is currently co-owned by American celebrity couple Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa. The duo <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/kelly-ripa-becomes-co-owner-of-italian-soccer-club-20221111-WST-407841.html">previously</a> helped purchase the team back in 2022. Campobasso was sent down to the fifth tier of Italian soccer at the time due to financial irregularities surrounding the previous ownership.</p>



<p>Consuelos and Ripa initially met on the set of the hit soap opera <em>All My Children</em> in 1995. The actors then married a year later and have since had three children together. Consuelos has also made appearances on <em>Friends</em>, <em>Riverdale</em>, and <em>American Horror Story</em>. The American now co-hosts the talk show <em>Live with Kelly and Mark</em> with his wife.</p>



<h2>Actors joined the ownership group with fellow American investor</h2>



<p>While the celebrity couple receives most of the attention for owning Campobasso, there are other investors involved at the club. North Sixth Group, an investment firm headed by Matt Rizzetta, led the aforementioned takeover of the team. Rizzetta also currently owns new USL side Brooklyn FC. The New York club is set to field a women’s team later this year and then a men’s side in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/usl-championship-tv-schedule/">USL Championship</a> in 2025.</p>



<p>Along with Campobasso and Brooklyn FC, Rizzetta’s firm also owns lower-level Swiss side FC Locarno. With the Americans at the helm, the Italian club earned promotion in their first season last year. The Wolves previously topped 2022/23 Excellence Molise by winning 28 of their 30 league games. They only conceded 10 total goals throughout the entire campaign.</p>



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<h2>Campobasso dominating opponents en route to another promotion</h2>



<p>Campobasso then earned promotion to Serie C this season after winning Serie D’s Group F. The club topped the table with one match remaining on the fixture list after losing just four matches all season. The Wolves avoided potential playoffs by dominating their division. They currently have the most wins and goals as well as the best goal differential in the group.</p>



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<p>Serie C will present the club will a relatively new challenge. Campobasso started back in 1919. It previously played five consecutive seasons in Serie B in the mid-1980s. The highest the club has ever finished in the Italian leagues is seventh in the second-tiered Italian division. </p>



<p>Based about 90 miles northeast of Naples, Campobasso’s most famous victory came against <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/juventus-tv-schedule/">Juventus</a> in the Coppa Italia during the 1984/85 campaign. Around 40,000 supporters attended the historic victory, nearly double of the club’s stadium capacity.</p>



<p>Nevertheless, the Wolves experienced a tough downfall following the relative success in the 80’s. Campobasso suffered three relegations in four years and ownership declared bankruptcy in 1990. After decades of bouncing back and forth between the lower tiers of Italian soccer, the new American investors seem to have the club back on track.</p>



<p>Serie C consists of 60 professional clubs geographically split into three different groups. Former Italian top-flight teams such as Catania, Pescara, and Messina currently feature in the third-tiered division.</p>



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Italian soccer club Campobasso has earned promotion from Serie D to Serie C for the 2024/25 campaign with American investors at the helm.

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