It's been more than seven months since Manchester United owners the Glazers announced plans to 'explore strategic alternatives' for investment, paving the way for a protracted takeover process which still seems some way from completion.
07.06.2023 - 10:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand hailed Zlatan Ibrahimovic as one of the best strikers in the world after he announced his retirement from football.
Ibrahimovic played for some of the world's biggest clubs during an illustrious 24-year career. The Swedish striker joined United in 2016 from PSG and went on to score 29 goals in 53 appearances for the Reds before leaving in 2018 for LA Galaxy.
Eventually, the 41-year-old would return to Europe with AC Milan, with his second spell at the club ending last weekend after the club's 3-1 victory over Verona in Serie A. In a speech on the San Siro pitch, Ibrahimovic said: "I have so many memories and lived so many emotions in here, the first time I arrived here you gave me happiness. The second time love.
"I want to thank my family, everyone close to me, for their patience. I want to thank my second family, the players. I want to thank (AC Milan head coach Stefano) Pioli and his staff for the responsibility you have given me. I want to thank the managers for the opportunity.
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"But most important of all: from my heart I want to thank you fans. You welcomed me with open arms, you made me feel at home. I will be a Milan fan for life."
Discussing Ibrahimovic's retirement on his Vibe with Five podcast, Ferdinand paid tribute to the striker who he faced on several occasions during his career. "Zlatan, you have got to remember, this guy epitomised winning, he had a mentality that was as good as you are ever going to get," the former centre-back explained.
"He knew how good he was, there was an arrogance. He respected no-one. You cannot fake that [arrogance] during a 24-year career, you can't fake that. He was a different
It's been more than seven months since Manchester United owners the Glazers announced plans to 'explore strategic alternatives' for investment, paving the way for a protracted takeover process which still seems some way from completion.
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Saturday, June 24.
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Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has dismissed speculation he is trying to sign Jesse Lingard for current club DC United.
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Brendan Rodgers has already warned Manchester United they could become Sheikh Jassim's "plaything" should his takeover bid for the club should prove successful.
Marcus Rashford will congratulate the Manchester City players when they arrive at St. George's Park for international duty but admits it's 'not nice' to see his club rivals secure a historic treble.
Kate Ferdinand may now be a doting stepparent to her husband Rio Ferdinand ’s children from his first marriage, but last week the 32-year-old opened up about the “shock” she experienced as she went from being a single, carefree reality star to a busy stepmum-of-three. The ex- TOWIE regular was just 26 when she met and fell in love with former footballer Rio, now 44. He was raising three kids alone following the devastating death of his first wife Rebecca Ellison, who passed away in 2015.
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Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is searching for a new club after leaving Nottingham Forest.
Former centre-back Rio Ferdinand said that Manchester United made a big mistake by allowing the likes of Jonny Evans, Javier Hernandez and Danny Welbeck to leave the club when they did, claiming Welbeck is still 'good enough' to play for United now.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who played for Manchester United between 2016 and 2018, has announced his retirement from football aged 41.
Casemiro has taken to Instagram to thank Manchester United's fans for the support he has been shown during his first season at the club, adding that 'the glory days must return' to Old Trafford.
Manchester United have paid tribute to former forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic following his retirement from professional football.