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Zlatan Ibrahimovic DEFENDS the Glazers' ownership of Man United as the former Red Devils star insists 'they are investing' and claims it is 'wrong to say they are not doing what the fans expect them to do'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has appeared to defend the Glazers in a move that is likely to enrage Manchester United fans.

The Swedish icon scored more than 500 goals during a glittering career which included included a two-year spell at United, where he netted 29 times in 53 appearances and was part of the team that won the EFL Cup and Europa League in 2016-17.

The Glazers have have been a source of contention at Old Trafford ever since they became majority owners in 2005, facing significant fan anger and backlash. After taking over the club through a leveraged buyout which placed £525million worth of loans onto the brand of United, they have racked up the club's debts to £536m.