Zlatan Ibrahimovic‘s storied career has taken another intriguing twist, as the forward has agreed to join Manchester United.

The 34-year-old striker’s switch to the Premier League club was confirmed by the man himself via Instagram:

Ibrahimovic has played for Paris Saint-Germain since 2012 but opted against signing a new deal, allowing his contract to run out instead. During his spell with PSG, the Swede became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer and won the Ligue 1 title on four occasions.

As noted by Bleacher Report, his previous campaign was one to remember, setting remarkably high standards at the Parc des Princes:

While Ibrahimovic is beyond what many consider to be the traditional peak years of a footballer’s career, he only seems to be getting better with age. His touch, technique and ruthlessness in front of goal are all as evident as they’ve ever been during his playing days.

The Swede is still one of the finest frontmen around, and he has a canny knack for spearheading league-title charges, having won domestic championships with Ajax, Barcelona, Inter Milan, AC Milan and PSG.

Now, he’ll be looking to do the same at Old Trafford. United’s last triumph in the league came in 2013, and although former boss Louis van Gaal clinched the FA Cup in the last game of his tenure, the club looked a long way off in pursuit of the Premier League’s top spot.

Despite his advancing years, Ibrahimovic can bring a winning mentality to a young team. Players like Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford may find themselves vying with the veteran for a spot in the first XI, but having someone who sets such high standards around the football club will be a huge asset.

Here’s a look at what the forward is capable of doing:

The Old Trafford faithful will be delighted to see Ibrahimovic strutting his stuff on their turf. It’s a crowd that’s always cherished mercurial footballers, including George Best, Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo. But there are few players in world football who enchant quite like Ibrahimovic does.

Granted, it’s not all good when it comes to Ibrahimovic. His egotistical tendencies aren’t to everyone’s taste, for example. The veteran said he “came like a king, left like a legend” when assessing his time in the French capital recently, per his Twitter feed.

There have been plenty of times when Ibrahimovic has lost his temper, too, both on the field and on the odd occasion after matches. In April 2015, he was hit with a four-game ban following strong criticism of referee Lionel Jaffredo following a 3-2 loss to Bordeaux, per Sky Sports.

But these edgy flashes have long littered Ibrahimovic’s career, and although the Red Devils would prefer it if the forward was placated, it’s part of what makes him such an absorbing individual.

The fact remains that even at 34 years old, Ibrahimovic is one of the very best footballers around and a player capable of delivering on the highest stage. For United, he’ll be a welcome addition and a huge draw for the Premier League. After all, there are few connoisseurs of the beautiful game who’ll flick the channel over when Zlatan is on the field.

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