Zlatan Ibrahimovic has returned to Manchester United on a one-year deal.
The 35-year-old enjoyed an impressive debut season at Old Trafford, scoring 28 goals before damaging knee ligaments in April during the Europa League quarter-final tie against Anderlecht.
United chose not to offer Ibrahimovic a contract extension in light of the injury, with an initial prognosis of a return in early 2018.
But the striker now appears to be ahead of schedule and Jose Mourinho has welcomed Ibrahimovic back into the group.
A statement from the club read: "Manchester United is delighted to announce that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will continue his journey with the club and has signed a one-year contract. He will wear the number 10 shirt."
Ibrahimovic himself said: "I am back to finish what I started. It was always mine and the club's intention for me to stay.
"I cannot wait to get back out on that Old Trafford pitch, but I also know that I have to take my time to make sure that I am ready.
"I have been working hard and will continue to do so to make sure I am in the best possible condition for my return to the pitch."
United boss Jose Mourinho added: "We are delighted Zlatan is on the road to recovery and we are equally delighted to have his ambition and experience back with us.
"After his contribution last season he deserves our trust and we will be patient waiting for him to return. I have no doubt that he will be important in the second part of the season."
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