Galaxy, Zlatan Ibrahimovic mutually part ways after 2 years

By: Greg Beacham, The Associated Press Posted: Last Modified:

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CARSON, Calif. - Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the LA Galaxy are officially parting ways after two seasons.

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CARSON, Calif. – Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the LA Galaxy are officially parting ways after two seasons.

The 38-year-old Ibrahimovic and the Galaxy both announced the long-anticipated decision Wednesday.

The Swedish superstar scored 56 goals in 52 MLS games after joining the Galaxy in March 2018. After debuting with a dramatic two-goal performance as a substitute in a win over Los Angeles FC, Ibrahimovic was an elite, steady scorer for the five-time league champion club.

FILE - In this March 31, 2018 file photo Los Angeles Galaxy's Zlatan Ibrahimovic, of Sweden, acknowledges fans as he walks off the field after an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles FC in Carson, Calif. Ibrahimovic and the LA Galaxy both announced Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 they are officially parting ways after two seasons. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, file)
FILE - In this March 31, 2018 file photo Los Angeles Galaxy's Zlatan Ibrahimovic, of Sweden, acknowledges fans as he walks off the field after an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles FC in Carson, Calif. Ibrahimovic and the LA Galaxy both announced Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 they are officially parting ways after two seasons. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, file)

But the Galaxy won just one playoff game in his tenure, and he lost the MLS MVP award this year to LAFC’s Carlos Vela, who scored an MLS-record 34 goals to Zlatan’s 30.

Ibrahimovic has never stayed at a club for more than four seasons in his peripatetic career.

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