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Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'still enjoying the stories' as he refuses to confirm Man Utd move

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is asked about a potential move to Manchester United on a Facebook chat

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has called for patience from fans waiting on a decision about his future but admits he is still enjoying media speculation about his next destination.

The former Ajax, Barcelona and Juventus striker has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United after announcing last month he is leaving French double winners Paris Saint Germain.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic before the international friendly between Sweden and Wales
Image: Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still enjoying the stories being written about him

On Monday, Ibrahimovic promised to make a big announcement on Tuesday, which the 34-year-old said would "be this summer's big bomb."

But the Swede was clearly teasing everyone as the only announcements he made related to his new line of clothing called A-Z Sportswear.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Jose Mourinho worked together at Inter Milan from 2008 to 2009
Image: Ibrahimovic and Jose Mourinho worked together at Inter Milan from 2008 to 2009

But during a Facebook Q&A that followed in Paris, Ibrahimovic was asked by one brave football supporter whether he could "announce and confirm" if he would be going to Manchester next season.

"There is no confirmation," replied the Swede, who mistook the supporter for a journalist.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - NOVEMBER 17:  Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Sweden celebrates after the UEFA EURO
Image: Ibrahimovic's immediate focus will turn to Sweden's game with Ireland next Monday

"You are a journalist, no? There is no saying 'yes' or saying 'no' so you will have to have patience.

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"I want you to keep wondering where I will go, keep making stories because I enjoy when these stories go out. When I feel tired I will let you know what my next destination is."

Earlier Ibrahimovic said: "My future is A-Z. They will be wearing A-Z in Manchester also."

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice in his last appearance at the Parc des Princes for PSG in a 4-0 rout of Nantes on Saturday
Image: Ibrahimovic has won the French league's best player award more times than any other player

Ibrahimovic guided PSG to four championships in a row, winning the Ligue 1 Player of the Year award a record three times.

Despite not being able to help PSG win the Champions League the Sweden captain said it was the right moment to call time on his career in the French capital

"If I wanted, I could've stayed five more years," he added. "There comes a point where you've done everything. Mission accomplished."

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