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As quoted by Sky Sports, LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has opened the door for a potential return to Manchester United.
What’s the word?
The 37-year-old made his mark at Old Trafford after arriving at the club in 2016. The centre-forward spearheaded the United attack and finished the campaign with 28 goals and ten assists, but saw his time in Manchester cut short due to a cruciate ligament injury.
Now plying his trade in the MLS, Ibrahimovic has admitted that he would be open to a potential United return.
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He said: “I could play easy in the Premier League, so if United need me, I’m here. But (LA) Galaxy has me, so I’m sorry. Nah, I did my job in Europe. I enjoyed it, I have 33 trophies that I brought with me here and hopefully I can get something here. And then we will see where that adventure finishes.”
The King
Whilst the Swedish star appeared to indicate his time in Europe was over, United simply have to test the waters with an offer no matter what. The 37-year-old continues to defy age and logic with his performances for LA Galaxy, and has shown no sign of regression since his injury.
As Ibrahimovic himself suggested, if United need him, then’s he’s available for action. And boy do the Red Devils need someone like Zlatan in their team. For all of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s intent on trying to implement a pressing approach, the Swede’s ability to conjure something out of nothing is a trait not readily seen in the side.
Against both Wolves and Crystal Palace, the perils of simply hitting teams on the counter-attack were painfully evident. But indeed, even more than being just a ‘Plan B’, Ibrahimovic’s profile and personality would raise the atmosphere at Old Trafford. His very public attitude of wanting to be the best would rub off on United’s young players, and enforce an idea that finishing in the top six is nowhere near good enough.
He may be 37, but if there is even a glimmer of hope a deal can be done in January, United must reunite Zlatan with his Old Trafford throne.
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