Ibrahimovic: Kids, Mourinho persuaded me to join Manchester United

London - Zlatan Ibrahimovic thanked his children and Jose Mourinho for getting him to sign for Manchester United, but refused to commit his future to the club after his goals helped them win the League Cup.

Ibrahimovic scored United's first and the winner in a 3-2 victory over Premier League rival Southampton at Wembley on Sunday as the Red Devils lifted their first trophy under Mourinho.

Both Portuguese manager Mourinho and Swedish striker Ibrahimovic are in their first season at Old Trafford, having previously worked together at Inter.

Ibrahimovic's contract expires at the end of the season, although there is a one-year extension clause.

His double against the Saints took his tally for the campaign to 26 goals and helped him win the 30th major trophy of his illustrious career.

Asked about his plans for next season, Ibrahimovic said: "Let's see what happens.

"I think in your career you have moments. I did not come to England before because it was not the moment.

"I came when I thought it was the moment and the moment was there."

Ibrahimovic, 35, added: "If we speak about the coach (Mourinho), England, the Premier League, the club has to thank him because he called me and asked me to come here, otherwise I would not have been here.

"Even my two kids wanted to see me play at United. I had my mind somewhere else. Before, everything was coming on top of the table, then Jose called.

"I have a special relationship with him. When he called it was basically, 'tell me what number I should wear'.

"My mind was not here. Then my kids started to bump my head and Jose called, then I am here."