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Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'thought twice before he signed for Manchester United', reveals Jonas Olsson

Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'thought twice before he signed for Manchester United,' reveals his former Sweden team-mate and West Brom defender Jonas Olsson.

The 34-year-old arrived at Old Trafford on a free transfer from Paris Saint Germain this summer after being encouraged to sample the Premier League by his former international team-mate.

Olsson felt the English game was ideally suited to Ibrahimovic's style - while his personality could have the same impact as legend Eric Cantona for Jose Mourinho's side.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic sought advice before deciding upon his Manchester United move
Zlatan Ibrahimovic sought advice before deciding upon his Manchester United move
Ibrahimovic texted international team-mate Jonas Olsson about life in the Premier League
Ibrahimovic texted international team-mate Jonas Olsson about life in the Premier League

Olson told Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet: 'Zlatan thought twice before he signed for Manchester United.