Jose Mourinho has summed up Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in three words.

The Portuguese coach managed to lure the former Barcelona, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain hitman to Old Trafford this summer following the 34-year-old’s decision to leave the French champions.

The pair enjoyed a close relationship during their time together at Inter and Mourinho has dismissed the arrogance that the Swede portrays, describing him as a funny guy.

“Zlatan, three words - he’s a winner, he’s a goalscorer and he’s funny - he’s a funny guy,” he said.

“You need to understand him. He’s a funny guy and if you don’t know him, maybe you think with some quotes he’s a bit arrogant. 

“But he’s just a funny guy. So, I would just say that. Funny, winner and goalscorer. I was so happy to get him, and obviously, he’s happy to work for me now.”