Manchester United: Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'Delighted' To Work With Jose Mourinho Again

New Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the Allianz Riviera stadium, Nice, France, June 22. Ibrahimovic has completed his transfer to Manchester United. Bulent Kilic/AFP/Getty

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the ex-Paris Saint-Germain striker, has completed his move to Manchester United, the club confirmed Friday evening.

The 34-year-old, who retired from international football with Sweden in the wake of that team's exit from UEFA Euro 2016, has played in four of Europe's top leagues but never in the English Premier League. He played successfully under Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan in 2008-09, finishing as Serie A's top scorer that year.

United confirmed the appointment on Twitter, while Ibrahimovic said to the club's official website: "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. 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."

Mourinho was similarly effusive. "Zlatan needs no introduction," he said. "The statistics speak for themselves. Ibra is one of the best strikers in the world and a player who always gives 100 percent. 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 summer signing after Eric Bailly, the Ivorian central defender from Villarreal.

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