CARSON, Calif. (March 23, 2018) – After speculation all this week and years of rumors, it’s finally happened. LA Galaxy sign Zlatan Ibrahimović, the club announced today.
LA Galaxy Sign Zlatan Ibrahimović to Two-Year TAM Contract
Zlatan comes to MLS as the most famous Swedish footballer in history and one of the most decorated players of in his generation. He has played for Ajax Amsterdam, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, winning a league title with every club he has been at except Manchester. In his career, he has scored 450 goals for club and country.
“Coming to play in the United States, it is only fitting for me to join the most successful team in Major League Soccer, the LA Galaxy,” said Ibrahimović. “I am excited to join a club with a winning legacy that has embodied soccer in Los Angeles for over 20 years. I would like to thank everyone at the club for making it possible to play for the LA Galaxy. I am looking forward to joining my teammates, playing at StubHub Center in front of our fans and helping our team compete this season.”
“Adding one of the finest goal scorers in this sport’s history to our roster will tremendously help our club in the hunt for a sixth MLS Cup,” said LA Galaxy Head Coach Sigi Schmid. “As one of the winningest players of all time, we believe he’ll have a very positive impact on our team. We are confident that Zlatan can be one of the most dangerous strikers in our league and we are excited to integrate him into our club.”
“The LA Galaxy are a club that have always attracted the biggest names and the most talented players in the world,” said AEG President and CEO Dan Beckerman. “Zlatan’s signing is evidence of AEG’s and LA Galaxy’s persistent, global pursuit of top athletes that lift the profile of our club, our league and our sport in this country. As the most successful club in Major League Soccer history, the LA Galaxy are the perfect fit for one of the most decorated soccer players in the sport’s history.”
“Signing Zlatan is a testament to the LA Galaxy brand and our incomparable success in MLS since 1996,” said LA Galaxy President Chris Klein. “In addition to our rich history, we continue to invest in building a future that will see us continue to reach new achievements. We aggressively pursued Zlatan and are extremely pleased to add him to our team.”
Transaction: LA Galaxy sign Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimović using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM)
Name: Zlatan Ibrahimović
Position: Forward
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 209 lbs.
Born: 10/03/1981
Age: 36
Last Club: Manchester United (England)
Birthplace: Malmö, Sweden
Nationality: Sweden
