​Ibrahimovic's agent plays down Manchester United link

Despite the massive grin on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's face when asked about a move to Manchester United, the Swedish star's agent says a move to Old Trafford is not a foregone conclusion.

Instead, agent Mino Raiola revealed that Ibrahimovic's next destination will be a "surprise" and criticised rampant speculation linking his client with United.

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"We haven't decided anything yet. I think it will be a surprise in the end, Raiola told Swedish publication Expressen, as translated by ESPNFC

"Everyone is just talking about United, United, United -- that's why I don't speak to anyone anymore because all the journalists are asking the wrong questions."

"There are some clubs in England, some clubs in Europe, clubs outside Europe. Everyone assumes he must go to Manchester United, but that's not the case."

Raiola added that he and Ibrahimovic, who confirmed his exit from Paris Saint-Germain once his contract expires this summer, are not in a rush to complete a deal before the European Championships starts on June 10, and that the only thing he can guarantee is that the Swedish international is not retiring.

"We're not in a hurry. I only care about securing something of quality," the agent said. "We'll see what happens, we have a good time ahead of us now.

"The only thing I can guarantee is that he will not quit. But where he will play next season, I can not say anything about.

"Zlatan Ibrahimovic is King and the club that buys him do not have to pay a transfer fee.

"This means that Ibrahimovic, who just finished a record season at PSG, can get an extra high salary. He is in a good bargaining position."