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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to join MLS side LA Galaxy

Man United confirm Zlatan Ibrahimovic departure

Manchester United have announced they have agreed to terminate Zlatan Ibrahimovic's contract with immediate effect.

Ibrahimovic retired from playing with Sweden after Euro 2016

Zlatan mulls World Cup comeback: 'If I want I'm there'

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has opened the door for a return to the Swedish national team at this year's World Cup in Russia if he can recover his fitness in time.

Soccer • 02 Mar 18

Jose wouldn't stop Zlatan moving to the States

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he will not stand in Zlatan Ibrahimovic's way if he wants to leave Old Trafford.

Soccer • 29 Jan 18

Bristol City boss ready for Manchester City challenge

Bristol City boss Lee Johnson is ready for the "amazing" prospect of tackling runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

Soccer • 21 Dec 17

Eamon Dunphy suggested Zlatan Ibrahimovic would be better off working in a carwash

Dunphy prefers watching rugby to 'dying game' football

The RTÉ soccer analyst was in sparky form on 'Game On' Friday night when it was suggested to him that Manchester City are the greatest Premier League team of all time. He disagreed.

Soccer • 16 Dec 17

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Manchester United are ready to challenge on all fronts

United ready for domestic and European push: Zlatan

Manchester United are able to mount a serious challenge for both the Premier and Champions League titles this season thanks to a stronger squad, striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said.

Soccer • 20 Nov 17

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'It's about coming back and making a statement. I'm just thankful I can play football again.'

'Lions don't recover like humans'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic once again compared himself to a lion after returning from a knee injury in the 4-1 win over Newcastle at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 18 Nov 17

Paul Pogba (r) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic could play against Newcastle

Zlatan and Pogba named in Man United squad

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba are in contention to play for Manchester United in Saturday's Premier League match against Newcastle.

Soccer • 17 Nov 17

Jose Mourinho is ready to see out his contract at Old Trafford

Mourinho says he will see out United contract

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has refused to commit his long-term future at Old Trafford, saying he is focused on improving the team and winning the Premier League title before the end of his three-year contract.

Soccer • 16 Nov 17

Zlatan to play again for United before end of the year

Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play for Manchester United before the end of the year.

Soccer • 16 Nov 17

Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action against the Republic of Ireland during Euro 2016 in France

Swede dreams made but all eyes are on Zlatan

The final whistle which signalled that Sweden had qualified for the World Cup was still echoing around the San Siro when the speculation began - will retired record goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic return for the finals in Russia?

Soccer • 14 Nov 17

Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be back sooner than expected

Mourinho predicts 2017 return for Ibrahimovic

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho expects to have Zlatan Ibrahimovic back fit before the end of the year.

Soccer • 20 Oct 17

Paul Pogba is not expected to return to action anytime soon

Mourinho confirms lengthy absence for Pogba

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has bracketed Paul Pogba's injury as "long-term" - comparing it to those Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marcos Rojo are recovering from.

Soccer • 29 Sep 17

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored 28 times for Manchester United last year

United name Ibrahimovic in Champions League squad

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been included in Manchester United's squad for the group stages of the Champions League.

Soccer • 04 Sep 17

The safe bet would be an early 2018 return for Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Mourinho open-ended about Ibrahimovic return

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is keeping an open mind about when Zlatan Ibrahimovic might be available to make his return to action for the club.

Soccer • 25 Aug 17

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is staying on at Old Trafford

'Time to finish what I started at United' - Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is ready to "finish what I started" after the veteran Sweden striker turned down other offers to re-sign for Manchester United on a one-season deal.

Soccer • 24 Aug 17

Ibrahimovic in talks to pen new Manchester United deal

Jose Mourinho has confirmed Manchester United are in talks with Zlatan Ibrahimovic about signing for the second part of the season.

Soccer • 11 Aug 17

Denis Irwin: Pogba will be key in United's title push

Paul Pogba will be the X-factor in Manchester United's challenge for this season's Premier League title, former defender Denis Irwin has predicted.

Soccer • 04 Aug 17

Mourinho leaves door open for new Ibrahimovic deal

Jose Mourinho has not closed the door on a new deal for Zlatan Ibrahimovic or a move for Chelsea's Nemanja Matic, admitting Manchester United's summer business is only 50% complete.

Soccer • 14 Jul 17

Paul Pogba helped United to claim the Europa League trophy

Silverware is all that matters claims Pogba

Paul Pogba has shaken off criticism of Manchester United's 2016-17 campaign by stating winning trophies is "all that matters".

Soccer • 30 Jun 17

Antoine Griezmann remains one of the most prolific attackers in Europe

United cool their interest in Griezmann

Manchester United's interest in Antoine Griezmann has cooled as Zlatan Ibrahimovic's injury means the priority is now on signing an out-and-out striker.

Soccer • 01 Jun 17

Ibrahimovic is said to be considering a number of offers

Zlatan 'weighing up offers' for next season

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent admits he does not know if the Swede will be back at Manchester United next season and says there have been plenty of offers for the prolific forward.

Soccer • 28 May 17

Ibrahimovic's surgeon in awe of Swede's physical state

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been backed to play for "many years" by the surgeon who operated on his injured knee.

Soccer • 11 May 17

Positive news then for Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Ibrahimovic operation a success - no retirement talk

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's knee operation has been a success and he will make a full recovery, according to his agent Mino Raiola.

Soccer • 02 May 17

Wayne Rooney believes he can keep playing for another two or three seasons

Rooney feels he has another three seasons in him

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is confident he can play on at the highest level for another two to three years despite spending a significant part of the current campaign either on the bench or out injured.

Soccer • 28 Apr 17