Gary Lineker welcomes Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Premier League

Former England striker Gary Lineker has claimed that it "will be great fun" having Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the Premier League.

Following weeks of speculation, Ibrahimovic confirmed on social media that he would be joining Manchester United this summer as he prepares to leave Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.

Lineker has paid tribute to the quality of the 34-year-old, who is expected to undergo a medical with the Red Devils on Friday.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced that his next club will be Manchester United. Will be great fun having him in the @premierleague

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 30, 2016

Ibrahimovic has become Man United's second summer signing following the capture of Eric Bailly from Villarreal. Borussia Dortmund's Henrikh Mkhitaryan is expected to follow.