Zlatan Ibrahimovic defends Glazer family ownership of Manchester United
The Glazer family have been the owners of Manchester United since 2005, and while they have been met with criticism from fans, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has defended their ownership of the club.
The legendary striker, who played for United from 2016-18, reckons the fans cannot really complain as the owners are investing in the squad.
‘I think now in Man Utd, I don’t know, there are some kind of demonstrations about the owners to sell it and that, but just a reminder, the owners are investing,’ Ibrahimovic said on Piers Morgan Uncensored.
Investment in the Squad
The Red Devils have continually spent big on transfers under the Glazers, as they did again over the summer when they brought in Rasmus Hojlund, Andre Onana and Mason Mount, among other deals.
Ibrahimovic believes that this investment is proof that the Glazers are doing what the fans expect them to do. ‘It is not like they are not investing because they brought in many players for a high amount of money. So I think it’s a little bit wrong saying that they are not doing what the fans expect them to do, then I don’t know what the real reason is behind everything.’
Manchester United’s Struggles
The much-maligned owners of the Red Devils have long been under-fire from United fans for how they run the club. There was plenty of excitement within the fanbase when the club was put up for sale, but despite bids from Qatar and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, a sale is not close and may not happen at all.
As Manchester United struggle to regain former glories on the pitch, the owners continue to come in for criticism and hatred by a significant number of fans, but Ibrahimovic has defended their time at Old Trafford.
Return to Action
After a disappointing defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League in midweek, United return to Premier League action on Saturday against Brentford at Old Trafford.
Conclusion
The Glazer family have been under fire from Manchester United fans for many years now, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic has come out in defence of their ownership of the club. He believes that they are investing in the squad and doing what the fans expect them to do. Despite their struggles on the pitch, United will be looking to get back to winning ways when they face Brentford at Old Trafford on Saturday.