Zlatan Ibrahimovic met by fans on arrival at LA International Airport
Friday 30 March 2018 13:13, UK
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has arrived in California following his move to MLS club LA Galaxy, receiving a hero's welcome.
The Swede was met at Los Angeles International Airport by both fans and the media, who flocked in their droves to catch a glimpse of the league's latest star signing.
An LA Galaxy press conference introducing Ibrahimovic will be held on Friday at 9.30pm (BST).
Manchester United agreed to the mutual termination of Ibrahimovic's contract earlier this month, paving the way for the 36-year-old striker to complete his move to the west coast of America.
He follows in the footsteps of former team-mates David Beckham and Andrea Pirlo, who also made the transatlantic switch, as well as Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard.
Ibrahimovic has won four domestic league titles during a glittering career to date which has seen him play for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain among others, after starting out at homeland club Malmo.
Live MLS
The MLS season began earlier this month and Ibrahimovic is available to make his debut for his new club against city rivals LAFC on March 31, live on Sky Sports.
LA Galaxy captain Ashley Cole, formerly of Chelsea, has backed Ibrahimovic to adapt to life in MLS and become one of the top strikers in the league.
"I think it's great news to have a big personality, a big player not just for LA Galaxy, but certainly for the MLS to make this league even bigger," said Cole.
"Some people talk about the age, but for me it's a great signing and hopefully the young lads here can learn off him.
When asked what kind of impact Ibrahimovic will have, Cole added: "I think a big one. If he stays fit and gels quicker than some players have then I think he'll be great.
"I think he has every attribute to be one of the best strikers in the league and hopefully he can score some goals."
