Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has admitted he would have been interested in signing free agent Zlatan Ibrahimovic if he hadn't played for bitter rivals Manchester United.
Last month, Ibrahimovic took to social media to announce he would be returning to Europe following his spell in the MLS with LA Galaxy.
The former Sweden international joined United in 2016 before heading to America in March, 2018.
When asked about the 38-year-old, Klopp told Sportbladet via TribalFootball: "If he had not played for Manchester United before, then we might have considered him.
"No, but I'm not even sure he wanted to play here. We're a pretty intense team," Klopp laughed.
"With that said, I couldn't have had more respect for Zlatan. I love his whole career, love his efforts, love his confidence.
"While it may not always be right, it is entertaining anyway. He's a fantastic character and I really hope he doesn't stop playing football. The world will miss him too much."
pusbmor
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zlatan sees himself as the best....I love his confidence
Kkkkkkk that is not confidence, that's arrogance.
Profnick
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Not everyone
even God is not loved by everyone, Zlatan is a mere mortal can he ve better?
Kloppadvisor
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yes, he is and still people love him for that...๐
Not everyone
Profnick
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He is a massive show off
yes, he is and still people love him for that...๐
confirm-susngi
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Zlatan don't need Liverpool, Liverpool needs Zlatan
we don't need Zlatan...he need us to win the champion league[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
andymbappe
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klopp.....you'll get what's coming at you
don simon sl
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Zlatan don't need Liverpool, Liverpool needs Zlatan
just being Sam
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Can u imagine the level of Hatred between this two clubs!
nisadopy
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no it ws not Ibrahimovich playing for man utd but Manchester united wr playing wth ibrahimovich
Even better! It was man utd playing for Zlatan!! [Crylaugh] Now Zlatan will hire another club to play for him. ๐๐
Firmoohlineo
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Even Liverpool and Manchester United are more than rivals in SOCCER MANAGER 2020 they can't trade with each other
bubbdnoz
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Zlatan is not a whรถre like Owen ๐
Neildej9
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has if zlatan would lower himself to play for that shite. big step down that would be from la galaxy to liverpool
Yes, going to united and playing euros was such a great move
Neildej9
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He is a massive show off
Because he can, because he is better then everyone around him
Kloppadvisor
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Zlatan doesn't consider Liverpool because he had an affair with United, sorry Klopp
That's exactly what he said
Kloppadvisor
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if you watch football and hate Zlatan, you need your head to be checked...what's there to hate?
He is a massive show off
Dharkstlye24
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zlatan sees himself as the best....I love his confidence
Profnick
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๐๐A bit of banter is always healthy lol
it is my man, it makes the game more exciting
Friende
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i like you, for hating Man U, a true Merseysider doesnt like us thanks fot being loyal
๐๐A bit of banter is always healthy lol
Profnick
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if you watch football and hate Zlatan, you need your head to be checked...what's there to hate?
MCqueen11
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What does klopp want to do with Ibrahimovic when your team is in peace and playing well, bringing him in can cause something else...
Profnick
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Zlatan doesn't consider Liverpool because he had an affair with United, sorry Klopp
Profnick
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๐ตWe hate Man U and We hate Man U
i like you, for hating Man U, a true Merseysider doesnt like us thanks fot being loyal
Profnick
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only Zlatan can be a hot cake at 38
mzeereal
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Zlatan doesn't go for trier.๐ Zlatan is hot cake wanted by all
Jimmy2
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no it ws not Ibrahimovich playing for man utd but Manchester united wr playing wth ibrahimovich
dazzamufctreble99
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has if zlatan would lower himself to play for that shite. big step down that would be from la galaxy to liverpool
ibarusha
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I don't agree with klop guys, if he doesn't know zlatan ,he has to know that zlatan doesn't support any football club ,he only support football especially football challenging wherever he goes. to me zlatan can be signed and improve our squad in attacking midfield.
oluwafestuz
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I'm like hell NO. This guy doesn't fit our Red Jersey.
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[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaug
Ehiabhi89
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hey juve, Madrid and man u fans will hunt you. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] delete this
It was actually a compliment to how dedicated Ronaldo has been to his profession.
oluwafestuz
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I'm like hell NO. This guy doesn't fit our Red Jersey.
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[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
igunnu
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zlatan or Kane
None of the above
nedktot
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic would and should have achieved more career successes than he's currently achieved if it were not for his unconscious and incurable pride. Zlatan is just as proud as Ronaldo, but the fundamental difference between Zlatan and Ronaldo is that the former thinks he doesn't need to prove how good he is to anybody, while the latter feels obligated to convince the world that he's the best. Zlatan is a Legend all the same
hey juve, Madrid and man u fans will hunt you. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] delete this
Puddemsu
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zlatan or Kane
hibiklpsyz
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remember ,zlatan doesn't do auditions[ko]
Kuuchgung
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Yes thatโs true
Zere8
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zlatan doesnt need liverpool, liverpool need winner like zlatan
nopknpsuz
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Bring him in January till the end of the season.. will be a great backup.. can score a lot of goals with Van Dyk & Ibrahimmovic..
Jozderuyz
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like saha
Jozderuyz
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pls bring him dr klopp
LampooWAN
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I'm like hell NO. This guy doesn't fit our Red Jersey.
wealthkops
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it should be if UTD did not play for zlatan then zlatan would have considered Liverpool
Ehiabhi89
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic would and should have achieved more career successes than he's currently achieved if it were not for his unconscious and incurable pride. Zlatan is just as proud as Ronaldo, but the fundamental difference between Zlatan and Ronaldo is that the former thinks he doesn't need to prove how good he is to anybody, while the latter feels obligated to convince the world that he's the best. Zlatan is a Legend all the same
Hiwkmt
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sign him and have him win the premier league with Liverpool. a revenge on micheal Owen.
if he will accept to be third choice striker
bumabdsuyz
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Just bring him now
michaeltomason
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even if man u purchase messi and ronaldo and still have the whole of tge better players they will destroy them.. usless team...
ezenduoma
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please bring me to Liverpool
Friende
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๐ตWe hate Man U and We hate Man U
kungs17
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If Liverpool Atleast Won 1 PL in past 5 years,Zlatan would have considered Liverpool
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I see you mocking Liverpool on every post. Is is because what happened to Barcelona and"Messi" last summer? Just curious, No offence.
hocdlmprtz
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We klopp that's...what liverpool would be doing with this old man Milner is enough...
lol milner is different he never brag even not giving play much. klopp n liv definitely no suit for a player like zlatan. we all know that. just watch all the player he sign we already know
Zusbikmns
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no klopp just kidding. klopp n liv will never have such player. thats why balo been sold
We klopp that's...what liverpool would be doing with this old man Milner is enough...