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Manchester Unted striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic travels back from America after successful knee operation with AC Milan full back Ignazio Abate

Manchester United ace Zlatan Ibrahimovic has headed back to Europe after undergoing surgery on his knee.

The former Sweden international underwent a successful operation on his cruciate ligament under the guidance of knee specialist Dr Freddie Fu at the University of Pittsburgh's Medical Center.

Ibrahimovic was accompanied on a private plane by his former AC Milan team-mate Ignazio Abate.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was joined by AC Milan full backu00a0Ignazio Abate as he travelled back from US
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was joined by AC Milan full back Ignazio Abate as he travelled back from US
Abate and (right) and Ibrahimovic (centre) struck up a close relationship at AC Milan
Abate and (right) and Ibrahimovic (centre) struck up a close relationship at AC Milan
The injured duo are both clients of super Italian-born Dutch agent Mino Raiola
The injured duo are both clients of super Italian-born Dutch agent Mino Raiola

Abate wrote: 'With the bomber travelling comfortable and spacious .