Zlatan Ibrahimovic: I’ll play until 50 I’m aging like a vintage red wine, Manchester United star says
The Swede is showing no signs of weakening after hitting both goals in Manchester United’s win at West Brom
ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC says he could play on until he is 50.
The Swede, 35, is showing no signs of weakening after hitting both goals in Manchester United’s win at West Brom on Saturday.
It took his tally to ten in nine games and 16 for the season.
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Ibrahimovic said: “Even if I’m 35, in my mind I’m 20. I think I could play also at 50, but it won’t be down to me. The older I get, the better I get — like red wine!
“I’m a perfect example of that. The older I get, the better I play.”
It was certainly vintage stuff from Ibrahimovic on Saturday evening.
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But he admits he has had to adapt to a totally different type of football from his days in Holland, Spain, Italy and France.
He added: “Every game in the Premier League is hard. The rhythm is high. I knew about this and was prepared for it.
“I’ve played in different championships, different countries and you need to adapt your body to the way it’s played here.”
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Team-mate Phil Jones said: “He looks after himself. He’s a true professional and anyone growing up, looking for how a top professional should behave, he is the ideal player.
“It’s great he’s scoring so many goals. Maybe we need some more to chip in, but he’s doing well for us. Long may it continue.”