Ibrahimović rules out return to Manchester United
Influential pundit claims it 'doesn't make sense' for the Swede to move to Old Trafford again
Zlatan Ibrahimović has ruled out a return to Manchester United, claiming that he has "no desire" to play for the club again. The 41-year-old striker left United in 2018 after two seasons at Old Trafford, and has since played for LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Inter Milan.
Ibrahimović: 'I have no desire to return to Manchester United'
In an interview with The Times, Ibrahimović said: "I have no desire to return to Manchester United. I had a great time there, but I have moved on. I am happy at Inter Milan and I am focused on winning trophies here."
Ibrahimović scored 29 goals in 53 appearances for United, helping the club to win the EFL Cup and the Europa League. However, he left the club in 2018 after falling out with then-manager José Mourinho.
Pundit: 'It doesn't make sense for Ibrahimović to return to Manchester United'
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes that Ibrahimović would not be a good fit for the club at this stage of his career. Ferdinand said: "I don't think it makes sense for Ibrahimović to return to Manchester United. He's 41 years old now and he's not the same player he was when he first joined the club.
"He's still a great player, but he wouldn't be the same player he was before. He's not going to be able to play every week and he's not going to be able to score as many goals as he used to.
"I think it would be a mistake for Manchester United to sign him. They need to be looking to the future and they need to be signing young players who can help them win trophies."
Conclusion
Ibrahimović's decision to rule out a return to Manchester United is a blow to the club's hopes of signing a new striker. The Swede is one of the most experienced and decorated strikers in the world, and he would have been a valuable addition to the United squad.
However, it is clear that Ibrahimović is not interested in a return to Old Trafford, and United will now have to look elsewhere for a new striker.
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