Zlatan Ibrahimovic will help create new golden era for Manchester United, says Jose Mourinho
Red Devils boss confident Swedish striker is happy and content to stay at the club
Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks set to remain as Manchester United’s talisman for another year and launch the next glory era, according to manager Jose Mourinho.
The 35-year-old Swedish striker’s two goals in last Sunday’s League Cup final against Southampton took his tally to 26 goals this season – and his personal trophy haul to a staggering 31 in his career.
United have an option to extend Ibrahimovic’s one-year contract for another 12 months.
“I think Zlatan will be fundamental in the second year of this team and I think he’s willing to stay,” said Mourinho. “It’s been an amazingly successful year for him. The number of goals he’s scored, the trophy he won, the impact he’s had, the two times he played in the cathedral [Wembley] is more than enough to consider him a success at Man United.”
Mourinho believes Ibrahimovic is integral to United’s chances of success as he looks to strengthen his squad this summer.
“This team has a lot to grow up. The next transfer window will bring the team to a different level because we’re going to try to bring in a few players,” he said.