Zlatan Ibrahimovic gives fresh update on Manchester United return admitting he’ll be back ‘very, very soon’
Striker has not been seen in a red shirt since suffering serious knee injury against Anderlecht in April but Zlatan who signed new United deal is closing in on return to action
MANCHESTER UNITED will be soon we welcoming Zlatan Ibrahimovic back into the squad, according to the man himself.
The striker has not been seen in a United shirt since his season was cut short by a serious knee injury in the Europa League semi-final against Anderlecht.
But the Swede who recently signed a new deal at Old Trafford was earmrked to return in the new year by boss Jose Mourinho.
But Zlatan, who scored 28 goals last term has got United fans excited revealing his comeback is imminent.
The 35-year-old gave United fan account @redarmybet an update on his rehab when he stopped for a selfie.
He was asked when he is set to return and replied: "Very, very soon."
But boss Mourinho wants Zlatan to take his time coming back to make sure he is back to his best.
Mourinho said: "I think we need him. We wait for him, but with patience.
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"He has to be patient.
"He doesn't have to be emotional and he doesn't have to try to make crazy things to improve in his mind quicker.
"Because I know that his desire is to improve quicker. So calm. Step by step.
"We want him. But we want him in the best conditions."