Ibrahimovic in Swedish Rio soccer squad

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been included in Sweden's provisional soccer squad to take part at the Rio Olympic Games.

Ibrahimovic, 34, was named in the 35-man squad by coach Hakan Ericson on Wednesday at a media conference. The former Paris Saint-Germain star is captaining Sweden at Euro 2016 championship in France.

"In the initial phase, we felt that those playing the Euros can't double up, but I've had a talk with Zlatan," Ericson said, adding it was not yet confirmed the striker would take part in the Olympic tournament.

"It could be a new phase in his career; and Zlatan has said that he is willing to wait until after the Euros (to decide). I want to keep open the tiniest gap that might exist, because it would be fantastic to bring Zlatan."

The Rio Olympics run from August 5-22 with the men's national football teams made up of mostly under-23 players, with an allowance for three older representatives.

The 35-man squad will be trimmed to 22 for Rio where Sweden plays Nigeria, Colombia and Japan in Group B.

Ibrahimovic left PSG after scoring a career-high 38 league goals this season and is widely expected to join Manchester United.