The 38-year-old free agent used Instagram to publish an animation of a Hammarby shirt bearing his name.

He tagged the club's account in the post but offered no further insight into the meaning of the message.

Ibrahimovic, who began his career with Malmo, has been on the lookout for a new club since confirming his departure from MLS side LA Galaxy in November.

        View this post on Instagram                   @hammarbyfotboll A post shared by Zlatan Ibrahimović (@iamzlatanibrahimovic) on Nov 25, 2019 at 10:36pm PST

Routinely linked to several Serie A clubs, the former Juventus, Barcelona and Manchester United star has never hidden from speculation over his future, and has often fuelled such talk.

Ibrahimovic suggested in October that he was "coming back" to Spain, but the clue proved to be a promotion for a new commercial venture.

Galaxy manager Guillermo Barros Schelotto claimed the enigmatic striker wanted to end his career in Italy. Bologna, where the Swede's confidant Sinisa Mihajlovic is in charge, appeared a possible destination.

AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli described Ibrahimovic as a "great champion" but said January additions were not yet being discussed at San Siro, while Jose Mourinho ruled out any chance of a reunion at Tottenham.

"It doesn't make sense to sign him when we have Harry Kane," Mourinho said.