David Beckham backs Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic to make MLS move

Beckham backs Ibrahimovic for MLS move
© Offside
David Beckham claims that Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could thrive in the MLS.

David Beckham has claimed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic would boost the MLS if he decided to move to the United States from Manchester United.

The former Sweden international rejoined the Red Devils earlier in the season after recovering from a serious knee injury.

The 36-year-old, though, has struggled for game time under manager Jose Mourinho, making just one Premier League start so far.

Beckham, who has been given the go-ahead to launch a MLS franchise in Miami, has welcomed a potential move for Ibrahimovic.

"It's hard to talk about a player who is part of a club I love but all players get linked, at some point, with other teams and Zlatan is such a world-class player," Beckham told Sky Sports News.

"If talented players like him come into this league, it can only add to the strength and success of what this league can achieve. I was playing for Real Madrid when I had the chance to move to the MLS, which wasn't as established as it is now, so that was a big move for me.

"It's something that changed me as a player, changed me as a person and gave me a challenge that I needed and I loved every minute of it. If Zlatan, or other players like that, come into the league, it can only add to level this league can get to."

During a press conference on Monday, Mourinho told reporters that the striker is free to leave if he decides to move on.

Share this article now:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic takes a shot during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Read Next:
Mourinho willing to let Ibrahimovic leave
>
You May Like
Recomended from Sports Mole

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Transfer Talk Daily
Match previews - twice weekly
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City25222173185568
2Manchester UnitedMan Utd25165449183153
3Liverpool25148357292850
4Chelsea25155545192650
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs25146549222748
6Arsenal25126746341242
7Burnley259882022-235
8Leicester CityLeicester259793734334
9Everton2587102840-1231
10Bournemouth2577112836-828
11Watford2576123344-1127
12West Ham UnitedWest Ham2569103143-1227
13Crystal Palace2568112338-1526
14Newcastle UnitedNewcastle2566132335-1224
15Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2559111834-1624
16Stoke CityStoke2566132550-2524
17Huddersfield TownHuddersfield2566131944-2524
18Southampton25411102536-1123
19Swansea CitySwansea2565141836-1823
20West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom25311111934-1520
Login, I already have my ad-free pass
Log in with Facebook to customise Sports Mole
Buy ad-free access (show me the options)
Buy monthly ad-free access for £1.20/month
Buy yearly ad-free access for £12 (2 months free)
Settings - Logout - Manage your account
Settings - Logout - Manage your account