Page 2 - Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Manchester United – 5 reasons why it could happen

#4 His arrival would be a morale booster for the squad

Bristol City v Manchester United - Carabao Cup Quarter-Final — Zlatan single handedly won Manchester United the Carabao Cup and Community Shield

Zlatan, in his short time at United, established himself as a leader. He was influential in the dressing room too, and United do not have such a character in their ranks now. Zlatan’s return could give United a high voltage lift not just on the pitch, but also in the training grounds and the dressing room. His presence will motivate players, it will make them feel unbeaten.

His influence could be quite similar to the signing of Henrikh Larsson, Zlatan’s international teammate, on loan in the 2007/08 season. Even though he scored only 3 goals in 13 appearances for United, Larsson was instrumental in United’s title winning run and earned special praise from Sir Alex, who even said that the club would have done anything to extend the Swede’s stay at Old Trafford.

Another factor which could bolster Zlatan’s return could be the special relation he shares with Mourinho. The Special One trusts Zlatan a lot and with flavours of his 3rd season syndrome already in the air, Mourinho could be helped by the presence of his trusted lieutenant at his side.

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