2) The Zlatan effect
If there is one sportsman who symbolises the great Muhammad Ali in both the talk and the walk, it is Zlatan Ibrahimovic. A truly unique player who has lit up every league he has played in through not just his insane footballing ability and words, but also because of the fact that he has won the league every year since the 2003-2004 season with Ajax till last season with Paris Saint-Germain, barring the 2011-2012 season with AC Milan. During this time, he played for Juventus, Inter Milan and Barcelona as well.
One of the best forwards of all time, he has scored over 350 goals in his career and is a player who can lead the line for the Red Devils while young strikers, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford, grow and mature playing off the big Swede.
His winning attitude and dislike for mediocrity meshes well with that of Mourinho which is an important factor for achieving greatness. Also, he will provide the United team with a personality which can be contagious and inspire the team around to step up and perform. These aspects along with the ‘lucky charm’ factor could drive United to the title.
