Even for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a second season at Manchester United was just a bridge too far.

Since picking up an ACL injury in a clash with Anderlecht last March, Ibrahimovic has never looked the same and his hurried return to fitness only produced mediocre performances. In the end, it was probably a good idea for the great Swede to wave goodbye to Old Trafford.

Furthermore, after years of touring some of Europe's biggest clubs, it seems Ibrahimovic has finally afforded himself a slightly less demanding club environment now.

Just last week, the 36-year-old put pen to paper on a contract at LA Galaxy.

He will join the likes of David Beckham, Robbie Keane and Steven Gerrard as legends to pull on the Galaxy jersey during the twilight seasons of their career.

Ibrahimovic secured La Galaxy move last week

Assuming Ibrahimovic continues his steady return back to fitness, there's every reason to anticipate a goal scoring spree for the striker in the MLS before his eventual retirement.

Galaxy won't have been the only potential suitors for Ibrahimovic, though, who was also tipped for a switch to China, where a number of players have move with astronomical wages on the line.

And while Galaxy were never going to wield the same financial incentives as clubs in China, you'd still imagine Ibrahimovic is earning well in California, right?

Ibrahimovic took a gargantuan 95% pay cut

In terms of the general public, Ibrahimovic is makes a healthy living but as far as his previous earnings are concerned, he's practically on pittance.

That's because, according to Marca and Sports Illustrated, the 36-year-old took a mammoth 95% pay cut to secure his move from United to Galaxy. That's right, 95%.

Ibrahimovic had been earning a handsome £365,000-a-week at Old Trafford, yet financial restrictions in the MLS has seen his deal fall to 'just' £16,000-a-week on the west coast of America.

While there are potential exemptions where players can earn more than the cap of £2,800,000-a-year, Galaxy have already filled their four 'franchise spots' at the club.

As a result, will now take almost half-a-year for Ibrahimovic to earn what he used to make at United in just a single week.

When your career resumé boasts clubs such as AC Milan, Barcelona, Paris Saint-German and Juventus, though, you'd be fairly safe in betting that Ibrahimovic will be good for money regardless.

Nevertheless, in a modern game increasingly dictated by money, you've got to credit Ibrahimovic for taking such a steep pay cut for the club he desires. 

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