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Ibrahimovic has joined Cole at LA Galaxy after being released from his contract by Manchester United.

The Swedish superstar, 36, has agreed a two-year-deal with Galaxy worth just $1m (£710,000)-a-season.

But Cole reckons the former Barcelona and Inter Milan sensation will be more bothered about winning trophies than what he is earning on the west coast of America.

Cole has faced Ibrahimovic before and knows all too well what a handful he can be, to such an extent that he reckons his new team-mate won't find it a struggle to impress in the MLS.

Cole said: "I've played against him many times. I remember once I've faced him in a World Cup and I've got him one-on-one and I've thought 'you've got to knock it but you aren't going to outrun me'.

"Then he's knocked it and he's gone. He's a big, powerful strong guy so he's somebody we can use.

"With his technical ability as well, he can score goals. He wants to win. I know his personality and he hasn't come here to relax and enjoy a holiday.

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"He's come here to win and fight. I'm not talking out of turn, but I think he'll find it easy here to be honest.

"He has all the attributes to still be great. He's going to score goals for sure so hopefully he can stay fit. Even though he's old, like me!"