Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has explained resisting a move to China.

United signed Ibrahimovic on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer.

He told Fox Sport Italia: “There are moments in your career when you ask yourself whether to continue or find something else.

“Manchester United are a challenge. The challenge to change the history of a club that already had a great history in the past.

“In order to raise my level, I had to come to England and prove to everyone what I could do.

“If I can win in a situation like this, it means I've done my job well.

“Plus I already knew Mourinho and what he wants. He tells you things to your face if you're not doing well and must give more. He manipulates you so that when you are on the pitch, you give 200 per cent. I needed that at my age.

“I could've gone to China and put my feet up, but I need a challenge that will motivate me.

“The Premier League has a lot of fans and you need to keep up a certain tempo."