The Frenchman seems to be the missing piece in Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United jigsaw and has been linked with a world-record £100m move back to Old Trafford, as Sky Sports reports.
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The 34 year old signed for Manchester United on 2 July on a free transfer after letting his contract with Paris Saint Germain run out.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be travelling with the Manchester United squad when they arrive in China for their eight-day pre-season tour on Tuesday.
The former Chelsea manager is considering handing the 34-year-old striker his friendly debut on July 30 when The Red Devils play Galatasaray or Everton on August 3.
Recently Mourinho gave an interview with Adidas Front Row, speaking about his thoughts on joining Manchester United.
According to 90min.com, Mourinho said: “Zlatan, three words – he’s a victor, he’s a goalscorer and he’s amusing – he’s a amusing guy”.
‘He’s a amusing guy. You need to understand him to use this word to describe him.
“I have a personal message to Zlatan”, said Cantona.
‘If you don’t know him maybe you think some quotes a bit arrogant.
“But he’s just a amusing guy. It’s hard for us to beat them, of course, but I wish him the best, and to stay healthy”.
As the final step of their new season preparations, United take on Galatasaray in Ibrahimovic’s home country of Sweden with the tall forward expected to be the main attraction.
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Sure, he’s yet to kick a ball for them or appear in one of those utterly freaky trailers, but make no mistake about it – the Swede is doing things that none of the club’s players have ever managed before.
