Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced his international retirement.

The Mirror says Ibrahimovic's international retirement paves the way for him to sign for Manchester United this summer.

The mercurial striker was initially named in Sweden's squad to play at the Rio Olympics later this summer, meaning that he would miss the start of the Premier League season.

But after announcing that Sweden's exit from the Euros would also coincide with his final international appearance , he would now be in line to start the season.

United's season starts with the Community Shield clash against Leicester on August 7 before a trip to Bournemouth in the Premier League the following weekend.

"The last game (at Euro 2016) will be my last for Sweden , so I hope it will not be tomorrow," Ibra said.

"I am very proud of what I have achieved and will always bring the Swedish flag with me.

"Disappointment doesn't exist, only pride. I'm very grateful to all the supporters.

"To finish with a disappointment - never."