LA Galaxy have ‘incredible’ relationship with Zlatan Ibrahimovic… but he wants to stay at Manchester United
President of MLS club says ‘doors are open’ to recovering Swede, but reveals ‘he wants to stay in Europe’
LA GALAXY chief Chris Klein says his club has an 'incredible relationship' with Zlatan Ibrahimovic but revealed the Swede wants to stay in Europe.
The comments will boost hopes that the former Barcelona star, who is recovering from a knee injury, will be re-signed by Manchester United.
Ibrahimovic scored 28 times in a hugely impressive start at United last season, before being sidelined by a nasty cruciate ligament injury in April.
The 35-year-old is out of contract but completing his rehabilitation at United, and has posted images on Instagram showing his strong progress.
Red Devils manager Jose Mourinho dropped a big hint last week that Ibrahimovic could be re-signed by United when he is back to full fitness.
La Galaxy were reported to have bid for the Swede - whose former clubs include Barcelona, Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain - last March.
And now club president Klein has reaffirmed their interest, while admitting a deal is not likely in the near future.
“We have an incredible relationship with Zlatan and his agent,” Klein said.
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“Zlatan loves our club, and he loves LA. We have an interest in him,” Klein added.
“But I think, for now, he wants to stay in Europe.
“Our doors are open for a player like that. We have rights to him in our league. We'll see where that goes.”
