Eriksson: Ibrahimovic Could Be 'New Eric Cantona'

Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Zlatan Ibrahimovic can make the same impact at Manchester United as Eric Cantona.

Ibrahimovic swapped French champions Paris Saint-Germain for Old Trafford this summer after months of speculation, and is already attracting much media attention.

Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho says the former Ajax, Inter Milan and Barcelona superstar is already making his presence felt on the training ground.

And former England boss Eriksson says his fellow countryman could win over the United fans in the same manner Cantona did after joining from Leeds in 1992 - United won the title in Cantona's first season, their first triumph since 1967.

"You can't say for sure, of course, but Zlatan is the same type of charismatic figure as Cantona so it's entirely possible he could have the same effect on United as Cantona had all those years ago," Eriksson, quoted by the Mirror, said.

"I am certain United will hope that is the case and if you buy a player like Zlatan you are getting someone who is capable of inspiring the players around him by the way he performs.

"Cantona did that and helped many of the young players at United at that time.

"Zlatan has had an impact wherever he plays because of his ability and his character so a big club like United is an ideal stage for him."

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