Zlatan Ibrahimovic has re-signed for Manchester United on a one year deal.
The 35-year-old scored 28 goals for United during an impressive debut season before it was prematurely cut short by a knee ligament injury.
United did not offer Ibrahimovic a second year on his contract at the end of last season, but the club confirmed today that they have agreed a new deal with him.
The club issued the following statement while the Swede announced the news on his Twitter account.
STATEMENT FROM MANCHESTER UNITED
Manchester United is delighted to announce that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will continue his journey with the club and has signed a one-year contract. He will wear the number 10 shirt.
Ibrahimović, 35, made 46 appearances and scored 28 goals for the club during the 2016/17 campaign before suffering a knee injury, which ended his season prematurely. Zlatan has won championships in four different leagues since beginning his professional career with Malmo in 1999.
Jose Mourinho said: “We are delighted Zlatan is on the road to recovery and we are equally delighted to have his ambition and experience back with us. After his contribution last season he deserves our trust and we will be patient waiting for him to return. I have no doubt that he will be important in the second part of the season.”
Zlatan Ibrahimovic said: “I am back to finish what I started. It was always mine and the club’s intention for me to stay. I cannot wait to get back out on that Old Trafford pitch, but I also know that I have to take my time to make sure that I am ready. I have been working hard and will continue to do so to make sure I am in the best possible condition for my return to the pitch.”
