Zlatan Ibrahimovic is currently deciding his next move in football (Picture: Getty Images)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he might have been interested in signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic if the striker hadn’t already played for Manchester United.

The 38-year-old has left LA Galaxy after two seasons with the American club, which saw him score 53 goals in just 58 appearances.

Despite nearing 40, the Swedish legend is not retiring just yet and is looking for a new team after his successful spell Stateside.

The suggestion was put to Klopp that he might want to bring Zlatan to Anfield, but the German was not at all convinced by the idea.


‘If he had not played for Manchester United before, then we might have considered him,’ Klopp joked with Sportbladet.



‘No, but I’m not even sure he wanted to play here. We’re a pretty intense team.

Jurgen Klopp is not sure Zlatan would have fit in at Liverpool (Picture: Getty Images)

‘With that said, I couldn’t have had more respect for Zlatan. I love his whole career, love his efforts, love his confidence.

‘While it may not always be right, it is entertaining anyway. He’s a fantastic character and I really hope he doesn’t stop playing football.

‘The world will miss him too much’

Zlatan posted a farewell message to LA Galaxy that was typical of the man, tweeting: ‘I came, I saw, I conquered. Thank you @lagalaxy for making me feel alive again. To the Galaxy fans – you wanted Zlatan, I gave you Zlatan. You are welcome. The story continues…Now go back to watch baseball.’

I came, I saw, I conquered. Thank you @lagalaxy for making me feel alive again. To the Galaxy fans – you wanted Zlatan, I gave you Zlatan. You are welcome. The story continues…Now go back to watch baseball pic.twitter.com/kkL6B6dJBr — Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) November 13, 2019

According to the bookmakers, Ibrahimovic is most likely to return to former club AC Milan, with Sky Sbet making them just 6/4 to be his next club.

Also in contention appear to be Valladolid, Real Madrid, Ateltico Madrid, Bologna and Valencia, although this appears to be mostly speculation.

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