Zlatan Ibrahimovic happy for speculation to continue
Thursday 2 June 2016 06:13, UK
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he enjoys the speculation surrounding his future and the stories being written about him.
Ibrahimovic is a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, and has had "concrete offers" from England, Italy and other clubs, including some outside of Europe.
The 34-year-old said last week he has already made a decision about his future and what his next move will be, with speculation suggesting he could be set to join Jose Mourinho at Manchester United.
Sky Sports News HQ understands he has also been considering an offer from China and that United are not prepared to match the financial terms Ibrahimovic can earn from an unnamed Super League club, worth £53m over two seasons.
But his agent Mino Raiola said on Saturday they have yet to decide their next move, and insists they are in no hurry to rush to a conclusion.
The Sweden international held a news conference on Wednesday morning and, when asked about his future, he said he wants stories to keep being written about him.
"I want to still write a lot of stories," he said. "I get excited when I see them because I want to see who is making up the best story.
"When I'm tired of it, I'll let you know where I will go."
The striker did manage to refute a suggestion that he might play half a season for Swedish league leaders Malmo - his first club - before joining another side at the beginning of 2017.
"I'm still not interested in the Allsvenskan [Swedish league]. I'm too good for the Allsvenskan," he said, without giving any more hints about his next destination after he completed four trophy-laden seasons with French champions Paris Saint-Germain last month.
Sweden's all-time leading goalscorer did, however, reveal that he is back in full training following a calf muscle injury that caused him to miss the 0-0 draw with Slovenia in Malmo on Monday.
With the US State Department issuing a warning about possible attacks in Europe during events like the European Championship, Ibrahimovic said he would not be unduly worried.
"After the tragic events in Paris [last November], the security has been heightened considerably, you see military guys on the street," he said.
"Ahead of this championship I know that they have stepped it up a lot. One doesn't want something to happen. I believe the security will be in place.
"I hope that the people can enjoy the football, the players can enjoy playing football, and even those sitting at home - let them enjoy it. I hope it will be a pleasure."
