MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed the signing of Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich.
Sabitzer, 28, joins on loan from Bayern Munich until the end of the season.
There is not an an option or obligation to buy the 68-cap Austria international included in the switch.
United did not announce the move before the 11pm deadline, but submitted a deal sheet to give them an extra hour to get it over the line.
Speaking upon joining United, Sabitzer said: “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. I am a competitive player; I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this season.
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“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’m excited to start with my new teammates and manager and to show my qualities to Manchester United fans.”
John Murtough, Manchester United Football Director, said: “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.”
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The Red Devils dipped into the transfer market on deadline day after Christian Eriksen was ruled out for three months with an ankle injury.
An agreement was reached on Tuesday for Sabitzer to join on a short-term deal.
Sabitzer was seen at Munich airport earlier on Tuesday evening before jetting to the UK.
Thousands of excited United fans then tracked a private plane, believed to be carrying the new signing, as it flew to Manchester.
It landed shortly before 8pm, before Sabitzer arrived at United’s Carrington HQ around an hour later.
Sabitzer joined Bayern in the summer of 2021 from RB Leipzig, but has struggled to nail down a regular starting spot.
He has made just seven league starts this season, the last of which came against Borussia Dortmund in October.
However, Eriksen’s injury means Sabitzer could slot straight into the team.
Boss Erik ten Hag is said to be a fan of the Austrian and United considered signing him last summer.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
