Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is no closer to resolving his Manchester United future, despite claiming he has already done enough to trigger a contract extension.
The 35-year-old moved to Old Trafford in the summer on a one-year deal with the option of another season, although the make-up of that extension clause is shrouded in mystery. On Friday United’s manager, José Mourinho, said he was convinced Ibrahimovic would still be at the club next season but the 20-goal striker said there is “nothing done yet”.
Asked if he had enabled the extension through his goals, Ibrahimovic said: “Something like that. I have to score 100 goals! The option is already fulfilled. But there’s nothing done yet. From my side. We’ll wait and see. Let’s see what happens.”
Anthony Martial appears to be one of those benefiting from Ibrahimovic’s experience. After enduring a difficult season previously the 21-year-old marked his return to the starting line-up with a goal and an assist as Watford were beaten 2-0 on Saturday. “He’s not going around with his head down,” Ibrahimovic said of Martial. “He’s positive, training hard and has a lot of energy. Obviously he wants to play.
“It’s not like we go around to everybody and talk. It’s about the moment, when the situation is there. When we eat breakfast he sits beside me and we talk. Everybody talks to everybody.
“It’s not like you go to one and try to cheer him up. It’s a good atmosphere, the guys are very professional. Positive vibes.”