"Dear Los Angeles, you're welcome."Zlatan Ibrahimovic's message to LA Galaxy fans earlier this week was typically arrogant as he completed a free transfer from Manchester United.It's been a tough year for the 36-year-old, who hasn't been the same player since the ACL injury last April that ruled him out for six months.He returned to action way ahead of schedule during a 4-1 win over Newcastle United on November 18, but it was immediately clear the injury had taken its toll.A further six appearances in all competitions only yielded one goal, with Ibrahimovic's 45-minute stint against Burnley on Boxing Day proving to be his last ever game.Playing in the MLS will suit the Swede more than the Premier League as he enters the final few years of his career.It was ultimately a conversation with former Paris Saint-Germain teammate David Beckham that convinced him to finally make the move to the United States.

ZLATAN: MLS MOVE WAS DESTINY

"I met David when I played in PSG and he talked a lot about Galaxy, the experience he had in America, he was all positive," said Ibrahimovic.

"He was like: 'You should come over, go over, and try it out, play there,' and he said everything is fantastic, it's in progress, but to be part of it is something amazing.

"So I'm just happy to get all these words because it makes it easier for you when you have to choose whatever you want to do for the next step."

Ibrahimovic turns 37 in October so he only has a couple of seasons in the tank, yet there's speculation about him representing Sweden at this summer's World Cup.

The legendary striker retired from international football in 2016 but he claims he WILL return on one condition: if he feels physically up to the challenge.

He added: "If I feel well, capable of giving what I can, the door will always be open. If I want to I'll be there, if not no. I want to play football, we'll see what happens.

"They call me every day, they ask me how am I doing, but we need to take a step at a time. I repeat if I feel well and if I want to, I'll be there."

Seems the ball is well and truly in Ibrahimovic's court considering he's received calls from Swedish figures asking how he's getting on.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the 2018 Russia World Cup, what a treat that would be.