Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Zlatan
Ibrahimovic on a free transfer.
The 34-year-old passed a medical at United's Carrington
training complex on Friday afternoon and finalised
personal terms on a switch to Old Trafford.
He is reunited with manager Jose Mourinho, having
worked with the Portuguese during their time together at
Serie A club Inter Milan.
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Ibrahimovic becomes Mourinho's second signing of the
summer following the arrival of defender Eric Bailly from
Villarreal .
"I am absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester
United and am looking forward to playing in the Premier
League," Ibrahimovic told the club's official website.
"It goes without saying that I cannot wait to work with
Jose Mourinho once again. He is a fantastic manager
and I am ready for this new and exciting challenge.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my career so far and have
some great memories. I am now ready to create more
special memories in England."
Ibrahimovic (left) worked with Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan
Ibrahimovic left French champions Paris Saint-Germain
at the end of last season following four years at the
club.
He won the Ligue 1 title in each of his four seasons at
the Parc des Princes and scored 156 goals in 180
appearances for the Parisians.
Ibrahimovic, who has also won league titles in Italy,
Spain and the Netherlands, has scored 392 goals in 677
club appearances.
Mourinho added: "Zlatan needs no introduction. The
statistics speak for themselves. Ibra is one of the best
strikers in the world and a player who always gives 100
per cent.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is perfect for Man
Utd, according to Wes Brown…
"He has won the most important league championships
in the world of football, now he has the opportunity to
play in the best league in the world and I know he will
grasp this opportunity and will work hard to help the
team win titles.
"I am certain that his talent will delight fans at Old
Trafford next season and that his experience will be
invaluable in helping to develop the younger players in
the squad."
The former Sweden captain, who retired from
international football following his country's group stage
exit from Euro 2016, confirmed he would be joining
United this summer on Thursday afternoon , posting a
message on social media.
It read: "Time to let the world know. My next destination
is Manchester United. #iamcoming."
United's pre-season friendly against Galatasaray in
Gothenburg on July 30 could prove an opportunity for
Sweden fans to show their appreciation for Ibrahimovic,
who scored 62 goals in 116 international appearances.
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