On Sunday, 35-year-old Ibrahimovic scored twice in the Carling Cup final, in which Manchester United beat Southampton with a score of 3: 2.

Fellaini believes that the signing of Ibrahimovic was a very important event for Manchester United, which seeks to return to the top of English and European football after three difficult seasons under David Moyes and Louis van Gala.

"We have to thank Zlatan because he is scoring goals at the right moments. It is a very important player for us, "- says the Belgian.

"Everybody knows that he's a great player. He works very hard, he has his own character, and he always wants to win, even in training. His desire to win a positive effect on the team ".

Ibrahimovic in the current season for Manchester United spent 38 matches in all competitions and scored 26 goals.