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Nemanja Vidic hails Zlatan Ibrahimovic and his longevity after impressive year at Manchester United: 'I'm 35 and I need some time off'

Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic has hailed the longevity of Zlatan Ibrahimovic as he continues to light up the Premier League at the age of 35.

Much was made of Ibrahimovic's move to Old Trafford, with some querying whether he could still achieve greatness at the top level, but he has silenced his doubters.

Now Vidic, who was born in the some month as Ibrahimovic but has already retired from professional football, has heaped praise on the Swede's ability.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after opening the scoring for Manchester United at Sunderland
Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after opening the scoring for Manchester United at Sunderland
Ibrahimovic has received plenty of praise this season, most recently from Nemanja Vidic
Ibrahimovic has received plenty of praise this season, most recently from Nemanja Vidic

'I always knew that he was a top player,' Vidic told United's official website.