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Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaves Manchester United

By Mutala Yakubu
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored 29 goals in 53 appearances for Manchester United
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored 29 goals in 53 appearances for Manchester United
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has left Manchester United after the club agreed to terminate his contract early.

Ibrahimovic, 36, scored 29 goals in 53 appearances for the Red Devils but has played only seven times since damaging cruciate ligaments in April.

The former Sweden striker's contract was due to expire in the summer.

He is yet to announce his plans but there has been intense speculation recently that he will join Major League Soccer outfit LA Galaxy.

It has also been suggested he could come out of international retirement for this summer's World Cup.

"Everyone at the club would like to thank Zlatan for his contribution to the team since his arrival and wishes him well for the future," United said in a statement.

Ibrahimovic joined the Premier League club from Paris St-German in 2016.

Earlier this month, United manager Jose Mourinho had said the striker was likely to leave at the end of the season.

The Swede, who re-signed for United on a one-year deal in August, returned to action in November after the knee injury that curtailed his first season at Old Trafford.

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But he has not featured since the Premier League draw against Burnley on 26 December.

Source:BBC