Zlatan Ibrahimovic feels right at home.
Ibrahimovic scored for Paris Saint-Germain in its 5-0 UEFA Champions League win against Malmo on Wednesday, marking his long-awaited return to his hometown with a goal against the club with which he launched his stellar career.
As a mark of respect, Ibrahimovic chose not to celebrate his 58th-minute strike, which gave PSG a 3-0 lead.
What a moment for Ibrahimović, who scores on his homecoming to Malmo. #UCLonFOX https://t.co/wYuySA8UYD
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 25, 2015
Ibrahimovic, 34, left Malmo for Dutch club Ajax 14 years ago. He has since won 23 major trophies and become one of the sport’s true superstars.
Zlatan doesn't celebrate against Malmo. That's a first, he's scored & celebrated against all his former clubs. pic.twitter.com/LqVaDto40E
— – (@ibrahimovic_w) November 25, 2015
And the Swede never once forgot where he came from, as he loves to tell.
Ibrahimović was awarded the Malmö medal of honour for "considerable performances that put Malmö on the world map”. pic.twitter.com/ZQmUXusftA
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 25, 2015
.@Ibra_official receives a standing ovation from the @PSG_inside and @Malmo_FF fans. #ZlatanIsBack https://t.co/iCaBH3XI7b
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 25, 2015
Thumbnail photo via Andreas Hillergren/TT/The Associated Press