By Jeremy Cross, Chief Sports Writer
The Swedish superstar responded to United legend Eric Cantona.
Cantona was known as ‘The King’ during his trophy-laden time at Old Trafford and claims new signing Ibrahimovic can become a ‘prince’ at Old Trafford.
But the superstar striker has far loftier ambitions after joining from Paris St-Germain.
Ibrahimovic said: “I admire Cantona and I heard what he said.
“But I won’t be King of Manchester. I will be God of Manchester.”
Cantona had said: “I have a personal message for Zlatan: You decided to go red. It is the best choice you ever made.
“Just one last thing, there can only be one king in Manchester. You can be the prince if you want to. And the No.7 is yours if you are interested. That is my welcome gift to you… The king is gone! Long live the prince!”
Ibrahimovic, 34, has signed a 12-month contract worth £275,000-a-week and is Jose Mourinho’s marquee signing so far this summer.
BOSS: Zlatan wants to be the main man at United
United bosses are still working on a stunning £100m deal to lure Juventus ace Paul Pogba back to Old Trafford.
But it is the arrival of Ibrahimovic that has got fans most excited and he is expected to fly to China with new team-mate Wayne Rooney this week to join United’s pre-season tour of China.
Neither are expected to line-up against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in Beijing next Monday though.
There are concerns Ibrahimovic’s arrival will harm the chances of new England sensation Marcus Rashford.
But the teenage England star has no intention of playing second fiddle to anyone - including Ibrahimovic.
Ahead of flying to China, Rashford said: “It means a lot to be going. It’s an opportunity to show the manager what you’ve got and you have to take the opportunity when it comes.
“It would be a massive experience especially with the players that could be going as well. I’ve got a lot I can learn from them.
“The training part of the tour is a big thing and getting used to the players and the personalities. I’m really looking forward to it.”
Cantona was known as ‘The King’ during his trophy-laden time at Old Trafford and claims new signing Ibrahimovic can become a ‘prince’ at Old Trafford.
But the superstar striker has far loftier ambitions after joining from Paris St-Germain.
Ibrahimovic said: “I admire Cantona and I heard what he said.
“But I won’t be King of Manchester. I will be God of Manchester.”
Cantona had said: “I have a personal message for Zlatan: You decided to go red. It is the best choice you ever made.
“Just one last thing, there can only be one king in Manchester. You can be the prince if you want to. And the No.7 is yours if you are interested. That is my welcome gift to you… The king is gone! Long live the prince!”
Ibrahimovic, 34, has signed a 12-month contract worth £275,000-a-week and is Jose Mourinho’s marquee signing so far this summer.
BOSS: Zlatan wants to be the main man at UnitedUnited bosses are still working on a stunning £100m deal to lure Juventus ace Paul Pogba back to Old Trafford.
But it is the arrival of Ibrahimovic that has got fans most excited and he is expected to fly to China with new team-mate Wayne Rooney this week to join United’s pre-season tour of China.
Neither are expected to line-up against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in Beijing next Monday though.
There are concerns Ibrahimovic’s arrival will harm the chances of new England sensation Marcus Rashford.
Ahead of flying to China, Rashford said: “It means a lot to be going. It’s an opportunity to show the manager what you’ve got and you have to take the opportunity when it comes.
“It would be a massive experience especially with the players that could be going as well. I’ve got a lot I can learn from them.
“The training part of the tour is a big thing and getting used to the players and the personalities. I’m really looking forward to it.”
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