Zlatan Ibrahimovic confirms he is joining Manchester United

Former Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed on Twitter he will join Premier League club Manchester United.

“Time to let the world know my next destination is @Manutd,” the 34-year-old said.

Time to let the world know. My next destination is ManUtd pic.twitter.com/DAK7iYlrCq

— Zlatan Ibrahimović (Ibra_official) June 30, 2016

Ibrahimovic had been widely expected to make the move to England after announcing he was leaving French side Paris St Germain.

United will be the eighth club in a career which began at Malmo in 1999 and has included spells at Ajax Amsterdam, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona and AC Milan.

At Old Trafford he will be reunited with Jose Mourinho.

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC: FACTFILE

Date of birth: October 3, 1981 (aged 34)

Clubs: Malmo, Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, PSG
Appearances: 677

Goals: 392

International caps (Sweden): 116

Goals: 62

Honours: Eredivisie (2002, 2004), KNVB Cup (2002), Serie A (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011), Italian Super Cup (2006, 2008, 2011), La Liga (2010), Spanish Super Cup (2009, 2010), UEFA Super Cup (2009), FIFA World Club Cup (2009), Ligue 1 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016), Coupe de France (2015, 2016), Coupe de la Ligue (2014, 2015, 2016), Trophee des Champions (2013, 2014, 2015)

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