By Chris King • 01 February 2023 • 1:19
Image of Bayern Munich star Marcel Sabitzer. Credit: Wikipedia - By Steffen Prößdorf, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=106270430
UPDATE: Wednesday, February 1 at 01:25am
Manchester United have confirmed the loan signing of Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich. The deal for the Austrian midfielder went through just minutes before the transfer window slammed shut.
Welcome to United, Marcel Sabitzer 👊#MUFC — Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 1, 2023
Welcome to United, Marcel Sabitzer 👊#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 1, 2023
Sabitzer is quoted by Transfer News Live as saying of his move: “From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. I am a competitive player; I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this season”.
🎙️ Marcel Sabitzer: “From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. I am a competitive player; I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this season. (Source: @ManUtd) — Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) February 1, 2023
🎙️ Marcel Sabitzer: “From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. I am a competitive player; I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this season.
(Source: @ManUtd)
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) February 1, 2023
“I feel that I am at my peak as a player and that I can contribute a lot of experience and energy to the squad. I am excited to start with my new teammates and manager and to show my qualities to Manchester United fans”, Sabitzer added.
🎙️ Marcel Sabitzer: “I feel that I am at my peak as a player, and that I can contribute a lot of experience and energy to the squad. I am excited to start with my new team-mates and manager and to show my qualities to Manchester United fans.” (Source: @ManUtd) — Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) February 1, 2023
🎙️ Marcel Sabitzer: “I feel that I am at my peak as a player, and that I can contribute a lot of experience and energy to the squad. I am excited to start with my new team-mates and manager and to show my qualities to Manchester United fans.”
Tuesday, January 31 at 7:47pm
In the latest football transfer news today, Tuesday, January 31, Bayern Munich’s Marcel Sabitzer is reported to have flown into Manchester. The Austrian midfielder is expected to undergo a medical ahead of a loan move to Manchester United.
Finale Verhandlungen mit Manchester! Sabitzer vor dem Abflug nach England. Geht vorerst um Leihe mit Kaufoption. @FCBayern Exklusive Bilder @SkySportDE @SkySportNews pic.twitter.com/XpvobxWKXL — Torben Hoffmann (@Sky_Torben) January 31, 2023
Finale Verhandlungen mit Manchester! Sabitzer vor dem Abflug nach England. Geht vorerst um Leihe mit Kaufoption. @FCBayern Exklusive Bilder @SkySportDE @SkySportNews pic.twitter.com/XpvobxWKXL
— Torben Hoffmann (@Sky_Torben) January 31, 2023
According to a post on his Twitter profile by the respected sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, the deal has already been agreed upon and is only awaiting the final signatures.
❗️News #Sabitzer: Agreement between Bayern AND @ManUtd! Player said YES hours ago. Sabitzer is on verge to join #MUFC. It’s a loan. He is on his way to Manchester now. Chelsea out for now. @SkySportDE 🇦🇹 pic.twitter.com/l2zHNZQxLU — Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 31, 2023
❗️News #Sabitzer: Agreement between Bayern AND @ManUtd! Player said YES hours ago. Sabitzer is on verge to join #MUFC. It’s a loan. He is on his way to Manchester now. Chelsea out for now. @SkySportDE 🇦🇹 pic.twitter.com/l2zHNZQxLU
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 31, 2023
United lost their Danish midfield star Christian Eriksen to injury last weekend. Erik ten Hag moved for the versatile Austrian as a direct replacement with the Dane said to be out until at least April.
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Originally from Wales, Chris spent years on the Costa del Sol before moving to the Algarve where he is a web reporter for The Euro Weekly News covering international and Spanish national news. Got a news story you want to share? Then get in touch at editorial@euroweeklynews.com
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