Manchester United 5-2 Galatasaray: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores bicycle kick four minutes into debut
Even Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo didn't make an impact for Manchester United as quickly as Zlatan Ibrahimovic in Gothenburg on Saturday night.
The Swedish heavyweight took just three minutes and 15 seconds to mark his United debut wtth a trademark stunning goal to get Jose Mourinho's pre-season plans back on track with a thrilling 5-2 victory against Galatasaray.
Antonio Valencia's cross from the right appeared to be travelling behind Ibrahimovic on the penalty spot until the 34-year-old launched himself in the air and connected with a fantastic overhead kick past startled goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
It lifted United spirits in an instant after three turgid years under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal.
And the feelgood factor was further raised when Wayne Rooney, playing as a No 10, scored twice in the second half in his first outing since Euro 2016.
Ibrahimovic, signed as a free agent from Paris St Germain, was the undoubted star though as his compatriots chanted 'Zlatan, Zlatan' during the 45 minutes he was on the pitch.
'It was a good start and fantastic to score my first goal for United in Sweden,' he said. 'I had good support. This is my country. It is impossible to fail in my country.'
Worryingly for United's Premier League rivals, Paul Pogba should be coming soon as well in a world-record £100million deal.
'There's something great being built here,' added Ibrahimovic. 'If Pogba comes, it will be more interesting. Let's see.'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores his first Manchester United goal with a brilliant bicycle kick against Galatasaray
Even Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo didn't make an impact for Manchester United as quickly as Zlatan Ibrahimovic in Gothenburg on Saturday night.
The Swedish heavyweight took just three minutes and 15 seconds to mark his United debut wtth a trademark stunning goal to get Jose Mourinho's pre-season plans back on track with a thrilling 5-2 victory against Galatasaray.
Antonio Valencia's cross from the right appeared to be travelling behind Ibrahimovic on the penalty spot until the 34-year-old launched himself in the air and connected with a fantastic overhead kick past startled goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
It lifted United spirits in an instant after three turgid years under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal.
And the feelgood factor was further raised when Wayne Rooney, playing as a No 10, scored twice in the second half in his first outing since Euro 2016.
Ibrahimovic, signed as a free agent from Paris St Germain, was the undoubted star though as his compatriots chanted 'Zlatan, Zlatan' during the 45 minutes he was on the pitch.
'It was a good start and fantastic to score my first goal for United in Sweden,' he said. 'I had good support. This is my country. It is impossible to fail in my country.'
Worryingly for United's Premier League rivals, Paul Pogba should be coming soon as well in a world-record £100million deal.
'There's something great being built here,' added Ibrahimovic. 'If Pogba comes, it will be more interesting. Let's see.'
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