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Gary Lineker welcomes Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Premier League

Former England striker Gary Lineker says that it "will be great fun" having new Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the Premier League.
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Last Updated: Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 20:15 UK

Former England striker Gary Lineker has claimed that it "will be great fun" having Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the Premier League.

Following weeks of speculation, Ibrahimovic confirmed on social media that he would be joining Manchester United this summer as he prepares to leave Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.

Lineker has paid tribute to the quality of the 34-year-old, who is expected to undergo a medical with the Red Devils on Friday.

Ibrahimovic has become Man United's second summer signing following the capture of Eric Bailly from Villarreal. Borussia Dortmund's Henrikh Mkhitaryan is expected to follow.

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