"Ibra's contribution during this period has been exceptional, in terms of technique, motivation, and character. We need to understand if there is the possibility and the willingness to continue," said Pioli, in the pre-match press conference against Atalanta.
"Now we must stay focused, and starting from August 2nd, there will be time to carefully study the situation," added the coach, who has just renewed his contract until 2022.
Ibrahimovic, who will turn 39 in October, signed with Milan in January on a contract until the end of this season, and it is still unknown if he will stay in the Milan club next year.
The Swedish player, a former player of Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, or Paris Saint Germain, among others, has scored seven goals in fifteen matches in Serie A, two of which were scored last Tuesday against Sassuolo.
Pioli, who leads Milan and has obtained 23 out of 27 available points after the health break, expressed the desire for the next season to be marked by the "continuity" of the current work group.
"The most important word is continuity. And we need to build upon that for next year," he said.