Zlatan Reacts To 'Amazing' Wembley Winner

Zlatan Ibrahimovic admits it felt “amazing” to score the goal that secured the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium during his official Manchester United debut on Sunday.

Jesse Lingard broke the deadlock with a superb first-half opener and Jamie Vardy later equalised at the beginning of the second half. Just as a penalty shootout looked likely, Ibrahimovic rose at the back post to head Antonio Valencia’s cross past Kasper Schmeichel on 83 minutes.

The 34-year-old Swedish striker spoke exclusively to MUTV following the final whistle in London and he was evidently delighted to claim a trophy from his first competitive match for United.

“It feels amazing to win the first official game,” Ibrahimovic admitted. “I’ve been here a couple of weeks and I get to win my first trophy with United. I mean this is what we play for.

“We play for the trophies and I’m super happy and super excited for the goal - but especially for the win because it’s a trophy for the team. This is what we work hard for and sacrifice.

“When you can win it is even more amazing but all the credit to Leicester as well, because they played a good game and they had a fantastic last season. You can see it’s a strong team.”

After scoring the winner Ibrahimovic can now look forward to the future and the start of the Premier League season next weekend. The summer signing is confident that his performances will improve as the weeks go by, as he develops a greater understanding with his new team-mates.

“It feels good to be in Manchester United and this is what counts,” Ibra explained to MUTV. “My individual performances will come. We’re in the beginning and building up my physique, my conditioning, and I am yet to know the team-mates.

“When all these things are settled, things grow easily. You can then just play your game and enjoy. Things are coming together. We’re in the beginning and we’re just getting to know each other, especially with me. That is new and we won today and hopefully we can win more.”