The ex-Sweden international may come across as self-assured to say the least, but his new manager believes that underneath that appearance is a fierce work ethic.
Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United's players have been taken aback by the man behind the Zlatan Ibrahimovic myth.
The enigmatic former Paris Saint-Germain star has instantly endeared himself to the United faithful with a scissor-kick volley in the 5-2 friendly victory over Galatasaray before heading the winner in Sunday's 2-1 Community Shield triumph over Premier League champion Leicester City.
Ibrahimovic has become noted throughout his career for regular egotistical and dryly comic outbursts, but Mourinho knows all about the fierce work ethic that lies behind the 34-year-old's brilliance following their time together at Inter.