Zlatan didn’t come here for his holidays, says Mourinho as Ibrahimovic shines in Palace win
Swedish veteran takes his goal tally to 14 and sets up Pogba for controversial opener
Jose Mourinho believes Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s performance in Manchester United’s victory over Crystal Palace once again confirmed the striker did not move to the Premier League to wind down his career.
Ibrahimovic, 35, moved to Old Trafford as a free agent before the start of this season and his late winning goal took his United tally to 14.
The Swede also set up Paul Pogba’s opener – controversially, with Ibrahimovic admitting he might have used his arm – and Mourinho believes his all-round display showed he retains the hunger to succeed.
“It’s difficult to say someone is my ‘best’ ever signing, but I knew the character because, at this age, he’s a character, a personality, who has passion to play,” said Mourinho, the United manager.
“The quality is there. I knew that he could do what he’s doing here. I said England is not the best place to be on holidays.
