'Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play for a top club next season but it might not be Manchester United': Agent Mino Raiola feeds the transfer flames again

  • Mino Raiola has hinted that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is keen to remain in England 
  • The Swedish striker's contract at Manchester United is up this summer
  • Raiola says Ibrahimovic believes he can be a 'valuable asset for top clubs' 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic wants to play for one of Europe's top clubs once against next season, but it may not be Manchester United.

The Swedish striker's agent, Mino Raiola, has given the latest hint about where his client might end up in a radio interview.

Raiola claimed Ibrahimovic is adamant he has what it takes to pursue another campaign at the elite level of the game but he may not extend his one-year stay at Old Trafford.

 Manchester United will prioritise a target man with Zlatan Ibrahimovic's future in doubt

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is convinced he can cut it at the top of the game for another season

'[Ibrahimovic] wants to stay in England and at the top,' he told Talksport.


'If he sees he is a valuable asset for United he will stay. But he knows he can valuable asset for other top clubs also.

'I think it is respectful to talk to Manchester United and see what all parties want.'

Raiola revealed that the forward, who is currently recovering from knee surgery, has several offers on the table. 

His agent, Mino Raiola, has claimed that several offers from major clubs are on the table

His agent, Mino Raiola, has claimed that several offers from major clubs are on the table

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'There is a possibility [he stays] but also that he does not,' he said.

'We have talked, he has a lot of offers and ideas that we have to evaluate.

'He's had a fantastic time at United and it's now up to us and the club to decide.

'We have a date for that but now is time to recover.'

Ibrahimovic joined United last summer and has had a massive impact during his single season in the Premier League.

The Swede scored 28 goals in 46 appearances in all competitions, helping his side claim the Europa League, EFL Cup and Community Shield.

He missed the end of the campaign, however, having sustained a knee ligament injury which required an operation. 

Ibrahimovic celebrates Manchester United's Europa League triumph over Ajax

Ibrahimovic celebrates Manchester United's Europa League triumph over Ajax

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