David Beckham has admitted that he is eager to sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic for his MLS franchise in Miami.
The pair played together in 2013, when the former England captain joined Paris Saint-Germain.
Beckham has been given permission by the MLS, to set up his own franchise in Florida and has acquired land to build a stadium.
“We have received permission to build an arena and it will take three years … maybe two, at best,” he told Swedish newspaper, Aftonbladet.
“If Ibrahimovic is still active, then I want to buy him right away. He is a physically magnificent specimen, so it’s entirely possible. Who does not want a man who is prepared to kill to win?
“I’ve played with or against the very best in the world. I want to say that I have never met anyone who was so serious during both practice and games.
“When I came to Paris I knew that he was an incomparable talent as a player, but he’d be so tough and merciless on himself at all times, I had no idea.
“He is a born winner. He is a beast with huge self confidence, and I’m one of his biggest admirers.”
Ibrahimovic’s current deal runs out next year and he looks almost certain to quit PSG.
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