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Kid in a Candy Shop: Zlatan Ibrahimovic Reveals Why He Left Man Utd to Join LA Galaxy

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed his reason to seek a termination of his Manchester United contract on Thursday and join MLS side LA Galaxy was due to his deep rooted desire to be fully immersed in football once again.

The Swedish star had signed a one-year extension at Old Trafford last summer following a cruciate ligament injury to his knee, and having made just seven appearances for United this season on his return from the potentially career threatening injury the 36-year-old was eager to seek pastures new.

“I decided to sign with Galaxy because I think it’s the right place for me.