Manchester United have signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Sweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Stan Collymore has reacted on social networking site Twitter to the confirmation of forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic joining Manchester United on a one-year deal.
The Sweden international opted to leave French champions Paris Saint-Germain at the end of his contract and reunite with boss Jose Mourinho at United.
“I am absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester United and am looking forward to playing in the Premier League. It goes without saying that I cannot wait to work with Jose Mourinho once again,” the striker told the club’s official website.
Despite his age, Ibrahimovic still boasts undeniable quality, and last season he experienced the best goal scoring campaign of his career, netting an impressive 50 times in 51 games in all competitions.
United fans will be excited to see him at Old Trafford, and Talksport pundit Collymore replied to a supporter on Twitter advising him to enjoy the player’s presence in what will be an interesting camapign.
The Red Devils will look to challenge for the Premier League title this coming season and in Ibrahimovic they have a player who has accustomed to winning domestic honours on a regular basis.
Uniquely, the 34-year-old won league titles with Ajax, Inter Milan, Juventus, AC Milan, Barcelona and PSG, although many in the past have questioned his ability when facing English sides.
Former United player Wes Brown believes that he has the stature to add that little extra to the club, telling Sky Sports that Ibrahimovic’s arrival will boost the squad quality and possibly prompt further exciting additions.
He said: “It’s a great signing. I think he’ll bring something the club needs as he’s got that stature about him. I’m sure with that signing, other signings will come and that can only be a good thing.”
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