Manchester United have confirmed that former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has joined the club, and has signed a one-year deal according to reports. Ibrahimovic, 34, arrives as a free agent after his Paris Saint-Germain contract expired on Thursday when he announced on social media that he would be moving to Old Trafford -- writing on Instagram: "Time to let the world know. My next destination is @manchesterunited #iamcoming" The move will see Ibrahimovic reunited with United manager Jose Mourinho, whom he had worked with at Inter Milan during the 2008-09 season and United's confirmed was announced via a Twitter message with a seven-second video of Zlatan emerging wearing a United shirt before saying "It's Zlatan time." Are you ready? It's … [Read more...]
Ryan Giggs departs United after 29-years
Ryan Giggs has reached a settlement to confirm his departure from Manchester United – bringing an end to his 29-year stay at the club. Giggs, 42, had a year remaining on his contract as assistant manager but new boss Jose Mourinho intends to fill that role with long-time friend Rui Faria. Unable to reach agreement over another role at the Premier League club, Giggs, who made a record 963 appearances for the club, has decided to move on. United are expected to release an official statement in the coming days to officially confirm the Welshman’s exit. The club had hoped to persuade Giggs to take on a new role at the club, but having been overlooked for the top job, he has decided to move on. In the 2013-14 season, he was made a player-coach by David … [Read more...]
Ibrahimovic confirms his next destination
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has officially confirmed his move to Manchester United, after much speculation surrounding the Swede’s future. The confirmation came via his Twitter and Instagram pages, in which he posted a picture of the club’s crest, with the following comment: “Time to let the world know. My next destination is @ManUtd” Time to let the world know. My next destination is @ManUtd 4:07 PM - 30 Jun 2016 Zlatan Ibrahimović @Ibra_official The 34-year-old announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain at the conclusion of the 2015/16 season, having won Ligue 1 four times on the spin and ending with 38 league goals in his final campaign. Ibrahimovic becomes Jose Mourinho’s second signing as United manager after Eric Bailly, and is … [Read more...]
Man Utd announce Galatasaray friendly in Sweden
Manchester United have announced a friendly against Galatasaray in Sweden on July 30, which could give Zlatan Ibrahimovic a chance to represent his anticipated new club on home turf. Ibrahimovic, 34, is widely expected to sign for United following the expiry of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain on July 1. The former Sweden international is set to sign a one-year contract to link up with Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. United will face Galatasaray at the 43,000 Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg. The game will be the Red Devils' final overseas game ahead of the new campaign and will follow International Champions Cup games against Borussia Dortmund on July 22 and Manchester City on July 25. United will then head back to the UK to face Everton at Old … [Read more...]
Zlatan set to make United move
As of Thursday, Zlatan Ibrahimovic will no longer be a Paris Saint-Germain player, opening the door for him to complete his long-awaited move to Manchester United as soon as Friday. News of an agreement between both sides leaked earlier this month, but the former Sweden international decided to hold off the big announcement until June 30, when his contract with the Ligue 1 champions expires, so that he could capitalise on his loyalty bonus and avoid fiscal penalties by PSG. The proven goalscorer fueled the rumour mill in a press conference during Euro 2016 that he would announce his new team after his last game for the Blagult, which turned out to be a 1-0 defeat to Belgium in the group stage. Free of national team and PSG obligations, Ibrahimovic could … [Read more...]
Mkhitaryan set to force Man Utd move
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is so desperate to push through his move to Manchester United that he is willing to pay a chunk of his transfer fee himself, according to reports on Tuesday. United are reported to have agreed a four-year deal with the player worth £65,000 a week , but remain locked in negotiations with his club Borussia Dortmund over his transfer fee. The 27-year-old Armenia midfielder is in the final year of his contract with the Bundesliga club, but they’re continuing to play hardball over his fee and refuse to budge on their £26m valuation. Manchester United are reportedly unwilling to spend such sums on a player, who in 12 months time will become a free agent, and remain hopeful of persuading Dortmund to accept a reduced fee. But Dortmund have … [Read more...]
Barcelona linked with Man United defender as replacement for Dani Alves
After Dani Alves departed for Juventus , Barcelona are now eyeing a move for Manchester United’s Matteo Darmian to replace him. The former Torino man moved to Manchester United last summer, going on to make 28 appearances in the Premier League for Louis van Gaal’s side during his debut season. While he impressed enough in those chances to earn a call up to Antonio Conte’s Italy side for this summer’s European Championship, there is strong speculation that incoming United manager Jose Mourinho is interested in moving him on with the Blaugrana interested, according to a report in the Daily Star. With Alves having left the club after the conclusion of the La Liga campaign, Barcelona are anxious to find a suitable replacement for the iconic right-back. The … [Read more...]
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