There's an obvious mutual respect between the pair but there's little doubt Ibrahimovic is now the main man at United.Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
It's over. Of that, there is surely no doubt. The cheerleading is no longer audible over the sigh of resignation. Both sides of the debate are quietly packing away their banners. A statement from Wayne Rooney released on Thursday evening confirming he will not be leaving Manchester United caused barely a ripple. In a world of yachts, it was a pebble thrown in the ocean.
He's not leaving, yet.
It's now a hat-trick of times Rooney has reaffirmed his commitment to the club in 13 years at United.