The 20-year-old made his first team debut in a UEFA Europa League tie against Sparta Prague in December.
During the clash the defender was instructed by Ibrahimovic to take take off his gloves despite the cold temperatures that night.
"I told him to take them off!
"How looks a young centre back making his debut with gloves? For sure he's not going to scare the striker..."
Ibrahimovic has been key to Milan's resurgance this season after netting 10 goals in seven Serie A appearances.