Manchester United have confirmed the loan signing of Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich until the end of the 2022/23 season.
Following the news that Christian Eriksen will be out for up to three months with an ankle injury, the 28-year-old emerged as a surprise deadline-day target for the Red Devils.
Sabitzer flew from Munich to Manchester for his medical and to finalise a deal, with Bayern allowing him to leave on loan.
Man United needed to submit a deal sheet to complete the transfer, eventually confirming his arrival more than an hour after the 11 p.m. deadline had passed.
“Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions. From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me,” Sabitzer told the club’s official website.
“I am a competitive player; I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this season. 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.
Welcome to United, Marcel Sabitzer 👊#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 1, 2023
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Man United’s football director John Murtough added: “Marcel is a player that we have watched for a long time.
“The opportunity arose quickly, and we knew that he was someone with the ability and character to make an impact.
“He adds further quality to our squad and experience to the dressing room, and all of us are pleased to be welcoming him to Manchester United.”
The loan agreement to bring the Austria international to Old Trafford is understood to be a straight loan until the end of the season, with no option or obligation to extend the deal in the summer.
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