Zlatan Ibrahimovic ‘ready to create special memories’ after sealing Manchester United move

Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he "cannot wait to work with Jose Mourinho once again" after completing his move to Manchester United. Franck Fife / AFP

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has completed his move to Manchester United, the Premier league club announced.

Ibrahimovic, 34, will reunite with Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford after the pair enjoyed a successful spell together at Italian club Inter Milan.

The former Sweden captain, who retired from international football following his nation’s elimination at Euro 2016, arrives at United following a highly-prolific four years with French champions Paris Saint-Germain, where he scored 156 goals in 180 appearances.

“I am absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester United and am looking forward to playing in the Premier League,” Ibrahimovic said.

“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, who represented Sweden 116 times, scoring 62 goals, has won league titles in four different countries, with Ajax in the Netherlands, Juventus, AC Milan, and Inter Milan in Italy, Barcelona in Spain, and PSG in France.

“Zlatan needs no introduction. The statistics speak for themselves,” United manager Mourinho said. “Ibra is one of the best strikers in the world and a player who always gives 100 per cent.

“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.”

Ibrahimovic becomes Mourinho’s second signing as United manager following the arrival of Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly from Spanish club Villarreal.

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