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Zlatan Ibrahimovic deal confirmed by Manchester United; Ryan Giggs set to leave?

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Zalatan Ibrahimovic signs for Manchester United after passing medical

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of legendary Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Ibrahimovic, 34, is said to have signed a one-year deal with an option for a further year and will link up again with former manager Jose Mourinho.

He said: “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.”

and Mourinho added:

“Zlatan needs no introduction. The statistics speak for themselves.

“Ibra is one of the best strikers in the world and a player who always gives 100 per cent.

“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.”

Ryan Giggs set to leave?

As one legend arrives, another seems set to leave Old Trafford although the club have not formally commented yet.

It has been reported that Ryan Giggs has decided to move on from United after 29 years and a record 963 appearances for the club.

Giggs, who was assistant manager to Louis Van Gaal last season, apparently turned down a revised role under new manager Jose Mourinho.

Mourinho is likely to install his long-time friend Rui Faria in the role of assistant manager.

The proud Welshman has a UEFA Pro license which enables him to take control of a Premier League club.

Giggs had already made appearances as a pundit for ITV in their European Championship coverage this week but was understandably not commenting on the situation.