Manchester United go themselves one of the best strikers in world football when they announced the signing of Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic earlier this summer.

The former Barcelona man has been one of the most prolific goalscorers in European football for some time now and has decided to showcase his prowess in the Premier League, the most competitive league in the world.

Now, 34, Zlatan has already started his career in the English domestic league with a bang scoring goals in almost every game for the Red Devils.

However, at his age, he will not be giving the club too many years of his services and is reportedly planning his career after retirement already.

It is revealed that the Swedish international has held talks with the club manager Jose Mourinho about his affiliation with the sport after his playing days are over.

A source close to the player and the club has revealed that Zlatan will start his coaching exams early next year and will finish off the program by next summer.

A Man United source said: “Zlatan is already tapping into Jose Mourinho and planning for the future in the game. He has told the lads he does not see an end to his playing days for another two or three years.”

“Jose has left his door open and Ibra likes the idea of coaching, but not necessarily a manager right away. He is enjoying picking up a few ideas and he fancies Italy,” he added.

The Swede has already played in every top league in Europe and is already accustomed to all the playing styles in most leagues. His wealth of knowledge can be put to great use if he decides to take on a club as a manager.

There will be no shortage of clubs who would want him to lead them but it will be interesting to see if he puts a full stop to his playing career.

Do you think Zlatan will be a good manager in Europe?