Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has dropped a major hint of his international return, as he has said that his chances of playing for Sweden in Russia are 'skyhoga', which is Swedish for 'sky-high'.

Zlatan, 36, tweeted on Sunday, suggesting that he is ready to come out of international retirement to play at one more major tournament. "The chance of me playing in the World Cup is skyhoga #FifaWorldCup2018," he said.

Ibrahimovic hasn’t played for Sweden since the European Championships in France two years ago, where they finished rock bottom of their group after collecting just one point.

It was a disappointing conclusion to a record-breaking international career — he is Sweden's all-time top goal scorer with 62 goals and 116 caps — and Ibrahimovic seems set on returning for a final flourish.

The chance of me playing in the World Cup is skyhöga #FifaWorldCup2018

— Zlatan Ibrahimovi? (@Ibra_official) April 15, 2018

Zlatan, who joined LA Galaxy earlier this year, has scored three goals in three games. Ibrahimovic has already suggested he would play for Sweden at the World Cup if he 'feels well'.

He said, "I want to play football, we'll see what happens. They call me every day, they ask me how am I doing, but we need to take a step at a time. I repeat if I feel well and if I want to, I'll be there."

Sweden were mightily impressive in qualifying for the World Cup, denying Holland a play-off place in Group A before famously beating four-time winners Italy over two legs.