Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Manchester United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan learnt his sensational scorpion kick from me
Swedish star says he taught the Armenian 'exactly how to do the movement' for his strike against Sunderland, and one goal for PSG may prove it
MANCHESTER UNITED had a double celebration today as Zlatan Ibrahimovic won December's Premier League Player of the Month award while Henrikh Mkhitaryan won Goal of the Month.
But the ever-modest Ibrahimovic claimed both awards were actually down to him.
Speaking after receiving award, he said: "It was an amazing goal. I mean, it’s a goal you cannot describe or even really dream about.
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"You can, but to make it real is much more difficult. I’m happy for him because it’s a goal that people will remember forever.
"I’m also happy because I was involved in it. So I’m happy for him and for the fans, because when the fans get to see a goal like that, it is something amazing – it’s the beauty of the game."
When asked how he was involved, the Swede said: "We trained a couple of weeks before and I said exactly how to do the movement, as the pass needed to be perfect. So it went well!"
While Ibrahimovic does have a lot to say for himself, we did our research and found out he did score a fantastic scorpion kick of his own during his time at PSG.
The goal came three years ago at home to Bastia and the ice cool Swede could hardly have made it look easier.
Ibrahimovic told EA Sports that he loves to play FIFA 17 with his son, and was impressed when he was informed that he was the highest rated Premier League player on the game, along with David de Gea.
He said: "I’m happy for the fans that get to play as me. It also means I’m good in the game, so I’m happy!"
EA Sports have released Ibrahimovic's Player of the Month FIFA Ultimate Team card, which is available to win through the latest Squad Builder Challenge.