admin Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of the greatest footballers and one of the wildest.
The legendary Swedish striker has made a name for himself in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, France, England and the USA throughout his illustrious career.
The former United striker officially retired on Sunday, ending an impressive 24 years of professional football.
After just under two seasons at Old Trafford, he quickly became a fan favorite, notably scoring twice in the 2017 League Cup final as the Reds won the title.
Zlatan is also a favorite member of United’s locker room, with some of the current squad alongside legendary goalscorers.
“He was great,” Luke Shaw said of Zlatan in an interview with Club Media in January.
“He was great – I think everyone knows what kind of player he was, not just football.
“Now I know why he won so many games. He was a winner, on the field and in training, he always wanted to win every game we played.
“But it was really hilarious when I talked to him off the field, and honestly, it was really funny.
Marcus Rashford, who finished the 2022/23 campaign as United’s top scorer with 30 goals, credits the Lions for his development as a player. Marcus
“He didn’t care what anyone said or what anyone said about him.
“Mentally he was the key to my growth.”
Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial were also key members of the Reds squad during Eric ten Haag’s first season at the club, and were part of Ibrahimovic’s time at United.
Scott talks passionately about Swedish legends in 2021.
“[He was] ruthless. I won’t say more,” McTominay said.
“Excellent professional, hardworking, great backstage presence in voice and way of dealing with people.”
“He is a ruthless man when it comes to winning 24/7.
“I love that kind of player in football,” he said. I have nothing but praise for him as he has clearly had a legendary career which is a real achievement for him and of course his family.
Martial also congratulated him, saying: “He’s a top player and we can’t help but learn from him. We’ve been by his side, played with him, trained with him and what he’s doing now.
Diogo Dalot joined United just a few months after Zlatan’s departure, but he’s been on the cusp of the 2020/21 season. I had the opportunity to share a dressing room with Ibrahimovic during his loan to AC Milan.
“Ibra is always one of the first players to enter the training ground,” Diogo explained during his stay in Italy. “Things like that help us understand that maybe we need to be as professional as he is because if we want to win as much as he does, we have to spend a certain amount of time achieving it.
“He will give you something.” Confidence. ‘, when he thinks you need it. Sometimes that means being brutally honest.
Zlatan, we fondly remember your time at United and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.
