Super agent Mino Raiola admits he sold Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Manchester United citing what he could do for young pair Memphis Depay and Anthony Martial.
Raiola believes the Swede will also lift the pressure off the attacking duo.
He is quoted by the Daily Mail: "Martial and Depay come in and say, 'We have to carry Manchester United, a giant institute?'
"So already in 2015 I told the people at United, 'You'll have to put in a guy like Zlatan to restore the balance'.
"Then the attention goes to Zlatan. He has the experience, and dares take the responsibility."