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LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Wayne Rooney has 'changed' DC United since he signed for the MLS side

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has praised the impact Wayne Rooney has made in MLS and claims everyone Stateside knows of his "quality."

The former Barcelona, PSG and Manchester United striker has acknowledged how Rooney has "changed" his club DC United since his summer transfer from Everton.

"I think so far he did fantastic, he changed the team he came to and they have done good results," Ibrahimovic told Sky Sports News.

"Before he came it was different results, but he has been playing good and scoring goals and he shows that he is Rooney.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic #9 of the Los Angeles Galaxy celebrates his first half goal against the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park on April 14, 2018 in Bridgeview, Illinois. The Galaxy defeated the Fire 1-0.
Image: Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists everybody knows Rooney and his qualities

"I don't need to describe Rooney. Everybody knows Rooney and they know his quality, so it's only for him to play the games and perform."

In 17 games so far for his new club, Rooney has scored on nine occasions and provided six assists.

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DC United currently sit in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, on 44 points.

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