“I have taken my decision”, Ibrahimovic said after a training session with the Swedish national team.
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It emerged Chelsea had owned Mourinho’s name as a trademark since 2005 and could demand a six-figure sum from United before his new club can use it to sell merchandise such as toiletries, technology, clothing and jewellery. The first on the list according to many football analysts is Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
However, he will need to restore the glory days to United, who have just a solitary FA Cup in the trophy cabinet since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
Ibrahimovic added that he is in regular contact with the Portuguese coach.
Sky Sports Italia said that Mourinho wants Roma’s 24-year-old defender Kostas Manolas.
“After his recent unsuccessful time at Chelsea in the final year, I can assure you this victor is now a wounded animal which makes him such a mouthwatering appointment. I like these games and it worked for me”.
The prospect of Jose Mourinho becoming Manchester United’s next boss has unleashed hopes across Europe of a mega-spending spree by the English giants to get back into the elite.
The 53-year-old was pictured in a dark suit, white shirt and patterned tie as he left his house in the capital.
While the club have not commented on the reports, Manchester United are desperate to get back into England’s top four and the Champions League after three miserable seasons under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal.
After a first day of talks between Mourinho’s agent Jorge Mendes and the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, United goalkeeping great Peter Schmeichel said they likely involved both sides setting out the direction they want the club to go in.
“Man United have a certain status … no Champions League and that’s very important for them”.
“The Chelsea supporters I have spoken to are focusing on Antonio Conte and the preparations for next season, particularly new signings”, Mr Rolls told the London Evening Standard.
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“I’m looking forward to this next period and hopefully he will give all fans belief that all is well and they are going in the right direction”.
