Zlatan Ibrahimovic will wear the No.10 jersey when he returns (Getty)

Manchester United have confirmed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed a new one-year deal with the club and will wear the number ten shirt.

The Swede was officially released in July after a stunning debut campaign at Old Trafford, where he scored 28 goals in all competitions.

The 35-year-old tore his anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments after a nasty fall against Anderlecht in the Europa League and there were fears that he would not play again.

However, United have been astonished by Ibrahimovic’s recovery and the Jose Mourinho says the Swede will be ‘important’ in the second phase of the season.

Ibrahimovic scored 28 goals in his first season with the club (Picture: Getty)

‘We are delighted Zlatan is on the road to recovery and we are equally delighted to have his ambition and experience back with us’ said Mourinho.

‘After his contribution last season he deserves our trust and we will be patient waiting for him to return. I have no doubt that he will be important in the second part of the season.

Ibrahimovic will take the number ten shirt (Picture: Getty)

Ibrahimovic has been working hard on his recovery and the Swede says he can’t wait to play at Old Trafford again

‘I am back to finish what I started. It was always mine and the club’s intention for me to stay,’ said Ibrahimovic.

‘I cannot wait to get back out on that Old Trafford pitch, but I also know that I have to take my time to make sure that I am ready. I have been working hard and will continue to do so to make sure I am in the best possible condition for my return to the pitch.’

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