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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Is Taking A Whopping 95% Pay Cut In Joining LA Galaxy

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Is Taking A Whopping 95% Pay Cut In Joining LA Galaxy

The Swedish hero will ply his trade in the States after a successful career in Europe.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is reportedly taking a massive pay cut in joining Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy.

He's plied for some of the biggest clubs around the world; Juventus, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, to name but a few.

But following a trophy laden spell in Europe - winning domestic titles in five different countries, Ibrahimovic is swapping Manchester for sunny Los Angeles, California.

Goodbye rain, hello sunshine.

Ibrahimovic celebrates scoring his only goal of the campaign. Image: PA
Ibrahimovic celebrates scoring his only goal of the campaign. Image: PA

Though that's not the only thing he's waving goodbye to. Ibrahimovic is believed to be taking a huge pay cut to comply with the strict regulations in the MLS.

Per reports from Spanish outlet Marca, the Swedish superstar goes from earning €21.8 million a year at United to 'just' €1.2 million a year at Galaxy.

Resulting in a 95% decrease.


MLS clubs cannot exceed the $3.8 million wage limit which the league enforces.

Meanwhile, Ibrahimovic returned to the United fold this season following a lengthy spell on the sideline, but barely featured in Jose Mourinho's plans.

Subsequently calling time on his Old Trafford career to pursue a stint beyond Europe.

LA Galaxy's No.9. Image: PA
LA Galaxy's No.9. Image: PA

He's explained the motives behind the switch, claiming he wanted to come to the US.

"After being in Europe, winning 33 trophies, playing in the best teams in the world, playing with the best players in the world, I wanted to come to the US and play my game there," he said.

"I wanted people to enjoy my game there and to win. And I chose the Galaxy to do that.

How will Zlatan fare in the U.S? Let us know what you think.

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Topics: Football News, Football, Manchester United, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, LA Galaxy

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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