Will Zlatan leave United a legend?

Needless to say, the name Zlatan is synonymous with football itself. With a jaw-dropping portfolio of goals and an inimitable personality, Ibrahimovic's panache has helped make 'the beautiful game' the scintillating spectacle it is today. 

Prior to 2016, Ibra had conquered all of Europe's most prestigious leagues, well, almost...

With Juventus, Inter and AC Milan, the Swede ruled over Italy. Zlatan's spell at Barcelona was short, but just long enough to make waves in La Liga. Nevertheless, it's his work in Ligue 1 that historians will dub his magnum opus. Ibrahimovic sat unrivalled on the throne in France for four seasons, scoring an obscene 156 goals in 180 matches. 

In 2014, the then PSG marksman declared: "England is a very strong league, with three or four of the best teams in Europe – but, if I had played there, I would have destroyed it, like I have everywhere else." Just two years later, the moment arrived for the self-proclaimed God to grace the Premier League. 

Zlatan announced his arrival on English soil with style scoring a majestic bicycle kick on his debut. Then, before the season had even begun, the Swede won United their first piece of 2016-2017 silverware, nodding past Kasper Schmeichel to claim the FA Community Shield. 

From there, he would go on to play an instrumental role in United's Capital One Cup victory, scoring the winner in the final, and Europa League triumph. 

In addition to his three shiny new trophies, Ibra finished the season with a league tally of 17 goals (28 in all competitions), silencing the critics and proving that no stage was too grand for his artistry.

Soaring over the British Isles, things suddenly turned sour for Zlatan. On 20th April 2017, he made an early exit in United's Europa League clash with Anderlecht and hobbled down the tunnel at Old Trafford. Little did the fans know that would be the last they'd see their star shine. 

Despite miraculously recovering from a career-ending cruciate ligament injury, the striker has spent more time on a gurney than on the pitch this season, featuring just 7 times for the Red Devils. Today, it was announced the curtain has finally closed on his time in Manchester.

Whilst his United legacy will be tainted by his nightmarish final season, he certainly didn't leave the United faithful unsatisfied. In England, Zlatan showed that, even at the ripe age of 36, he's still capable of anything.