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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Claims New LA Galaxy Teammate Cristian Pavon Is 'Too Good' for MLS

LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has claimed that new teammate Cristian Pavon is too good for MLS, following his arrival last week.

Pavon, who joined on loan from Boca Juniors at the start of August, impressed in his debut showing for LA, having previously been linked with Arsenal and a number of other leading European clubs.

The 23-year-old hasn't taken long to impress teammate Ibrahimovic of his quality, with the Swede suggesting he's a cut above the rest of the competition.

As quoted by ESPN, he said: “[Pavon] is very good, he is too good for MLS.