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Zlatan Ibrahimovic trains with Manchester United for first time

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Image: Zlatan Ibrahimovic enjoyed his first session on a rainy day at Carrington

Zlatan Ibrahimovic trained with his Manchester United team-mates at Carrington for the first time on Thursday.

The veteran striker was put through his paces by Jose Mourinho and staff after returning from his extended post-Euro 2016 break.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney
Image: Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney could start for United up-front this season

Ibrahimovic, who completed a Bosman free transfer to United in June after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, laughed and joked with Wayne Rooney, Phil Jones and fellow newcomer Eric Bailly.

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Image: Ibrahomivic joked with fellow newcomer Eric Bailly, who joined from Villarreal

Ibrahimovic is expected to feature in United's next pre-season friendly against Galatasaray in Gothenburg, in his home country, on Saturday.

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Image: Ibrahimovic took part in a group meeting after the session

The 34-year-old holidayed in the USA - in California - with Paul Pogba, who is expected to complete a move to Manchester United in the coming week.

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Image: Ibrahimovic was put through his paces by new manager Jose Mourinho

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