LA Galaxy president Chris Klein confirmed the Major League Soccer's club's interest in Zlatan Ibrahimovic, although he conceded the former Manchester United striker wants to remain in Europe.

Ibrahimovic is available on a free transfer, his contract not renewed by United after a serious knee injury suffered by the Swedish star in April.

Jose Mourinho and United have hinted the 35-year-old, who scored 28 goals in all competitions as Manchester United won the UEFA Europa League and League Cup last season, may return to Old Trafford in 2017-2018.

But Galaxy is ready to welcome Ibrahimovic to LA, with Klein telling reporters: "We have an incredible relationship with Zlatan and his agent. He loves our club, and he loves LA.

"We have an interest in him. I think, for now, he wants to stay in Europe.

"Our doors are open for a player like that. We have rights to him in our league. We'll see where that goes."

This week, Galaxy signed Mexico international Jonathan dos Santos from Villarreal and replaced head coach Curt Onalfo with Sigi Schmid.