Theo Hernandez meets Paolo Maldini and reportedly Ibrahimovic too in Milan return

By: Oliver Fisher

Theo Hernandez has been back in Italy during the international break, meeting two of his former colleagues at AC Milan.

Theo first of all got Milan fans talking by posting a photo on his Instagram alongside club legend Paolo Maldini, presumably in Milan. It’s no secret that the French full-back saw the legendary defender as an idol and a role model.

The caption from the Frenchman was simple but telling: “Respect and admiration, always.” In the replies were comments from figures such as Rafael Leao (who wrote ‘I’m coming’) as well as Alessandro Florenzi and Kyle Walker.

Meanwhile, AllMilan.it (via Goal) are reporting that Zlatan Ibrahimovic met Theo and his family in the city too. Their bond dates back to their years together with the Rossoneri between 2020 and 2022.

They shared the journey to Milan’s 2021-22 Serie A title and forged an important partnership in the dressing room and on the pitch. The defender has described his relationship with the Swede as very close on several occasions.

He has also said more than once that he and his wife Zoe hold the city of Milano close to their hearts. However, for now there are no concrete signs of talks over a possible return to Milan, but rather a chance to meet old friends during the break.