ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC turned down a whopping £71million China deal to seal his £1m-a-year LA Galaxy switch.
The super-Swede left Manchester United last month and made an instant impact in the MLS after scoring twice in their 4-3 win against LAFC.
But a deal may not have happened as Galaxy’s technical director, Jovan Kirovski, revealed the huge amount of sums offered to Ibrahimovic from the Far East.
Sports Illustrated claim Ibrahimovic had a multi-year deal on the table from Chinese Super League clubs that would have seen him earn around £71m.
But Zlatan chose to join Galaxy despite only being able to be paid around £2million over two years.
That is because Galaxy have used their Designated Player spot meaning Ibrahimovic must be paid within the MLS wage cap.
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Ibrahimovic arrived with a bang in the American league helping Galaxy back from 3-0 down, including scoring a stunning 40-yard lob and heading in the winner.
Kirovski added: “I’m still numb. Especially for us.
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“With LAFC coming, and being down 3-0, it’s like: What? It was an emotional roller coaster. This was special.
“He shows up and walks the walk. It’s incredible.”
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