Perth Glory confirm approach for Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Australian club Perth Glory confirmed they have made an approach for LA Galaxy superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Ibrahimovic’s contract is set to expire following the Galaxy’s elimination from the MLS play-offs and the 38-year-old striker is attracting interest.

Former Manchester United, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus star Ibrahimovic has been linked with a move to LaLiga, as well as Napoli, Bologna and Inter amid talk of a return to Europe.

Now, A-League premiers Perth have thrown their hat into the ring to bring the ex-Sweden international to Australia on a reported guest-player deal for up to six games this year.

“An approach has been made to his agent [Mino Raiola],” Glory CEO Tony Pignata told Fairfax.

“We’ve asked the question firstly about his availability and secondly of his interest.”

Ibrahimovic has flourished since moving to Los Angeles from Premier League giants United in 2018 – scoring 53 goals across two seasons for the Galaxy.

In a news conference on Thursday, Pignata told reporters: “We made an approach. We asked if he’s interested. That’s it… doesn’t hurt to ask.

“We have not heard back. We’ve touched base. That’s where we’re at. It’s early days.

“We’ll wait and see what their response is. We’re hopeful we get an audience with them and have a chat.

“The pitch would be that he has played everywhere in the world, come over to Perth on your way to Europe and spend six weeks here.

“The transfer window doesn’t open in Europe until January so there’s an opportunity for possibly four, five, six games in the A-League. He’s got to keep fit if he wants to play in Europe.”